jy ruik
The English phrase "you smell" is translated into Afrikaans as jy ruik.
This phrase is used to inform someone that they have a noticeable or unpleasant odor.
Did you know?
- The word ruik is often used in the expression ruik die wind, which literally means 'smell the wind' but is used figuratively to sense the mood or direction of a situation.
- Afrikaans has a distinct word, stink, which is more aggressive than ruik. While jy ruik is a notice of an odor, jy stink is a direct insult.
- If you wanted to say 'you smell something good', you would say 'jy ruik iets lekker', using the word 'lekker' which is famously used for everything from tasty food to a pleasant atmosphere.
Examples in context
- Jy ruik na vuil sokkies.You smell like dirty socks.
Example conversation
Andries and Nicola are cleaning the house together.
- AndriesNicola, jy ruik na sweet.Nicola, you smell of sweat.
- NicolaJa, ek het hard gewerk.Yes, I have worked hard.
- AndriesGaan stort eerder.Go take a shower instead.
- NicolaJy is reg, Andries.You are right, Andries.
