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A
aand[ahnt]
noun
evening

“Ons eet saam in die aand.”

We eat together in the evening.

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aardvark
noun
An alternative spelling for the word erdvark, which is a burrowing nocturnal mammal.

“Die aardvark soek saans na miere.”

The aardvark searches for ants at night.

Also means
  1. alternative form of erdvark

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abba[ˈa.ba]
verb
To carry someone, usually a child, on your back. This is often done by wrapping them in a cloth or blanket.

“Die ma abba haar baba.”

The mother carries her baby on her back.

Also means
  1. to carry on one's back

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adel[ˈɑː.dəl]
noun
Refers to the class of people who have high social rank or a noble background.

“Die adel het in pragtige kastele gewoon.”

The nobility lived in beautiful castles.

Also means
  1. nobility
  2. aristocracy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ag[aχ]
noun
This word can refer to the level of respect held for someone or the number eight.

“Ek het groot agting vir hom.”

I have great esteem for him.

Also means
  1. esteem
  2. eight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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al[al]
adv
Used to indicate that something has happened before the present time.

“Ek is al klaar.”

I am already finished.

Also means
  1. already

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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an[an]
prep
This is an older or alternative spelling of the preposition 'aan', which means on or at.

“Die boek lê an die tafel.”

The book is lying on the table.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aan
  2. on/at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anime[aˈɲi.mɛ]
noun
A style of animated entertainment that originated in Japan.

“My broer kyk graag anime.”

My brother likes watching anime.

Also means
  1. anime (Japanese animation)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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appel[ˈa.pəl]
noun
A round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin and firm white flesh inside.

“Ek eet 'n vars appel.”

I am eating a fresh apple.

Also means
  1. apple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arts[arts]
noun
A professional who is qualified to treat sick people.

“Die arts het na my seer knie gekyk.”

The medical doctor looked at my sore knee.

Also means
  1. medical doctor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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as[as]
noun
The powdery residue that remains after something has been burnt.

“Daar is net as in die kaggel.”

There is only ash in the fireplace.

Also means
  1. ash
  2. ashes

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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asem[ˈɑːsəm]
noun
breath

“Haal diep asem voor jy begin hardloop.”

Take a deep breath before you start running.

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bad[bɑt]
noun
A large container filled with water used for washing the body.

“Sy neem elke aand 'n bad.”

She takes a bath every evening.

Also means
  1. bath

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bal[bal]
noun
A round object that is used for playing games or sports.

“Die seun skop die bal in die tuin.”

The boy kicks the ball in the garden.

Also means
  1. A ball (spherical object, used as a toy).
  2. ball

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bank[baŋk]
noun
A long seat intended for two or more people to sit on at the same time.

“Daar is 'n leë bank in die park.”

There is an empty bench in the park.

Also means
  1. bench
  2. couch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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base
noun
The plural form of the word 'baas', which means a boss or master.

“Daar is baie base in die maatskappy.”

There are many bosses in the company.

Also means
  1. plural of baas

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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been
noun
A part of the body used for standing or walking, or the hard structures inside the body.

“Sy het haar been seergemaak toe sy geval het.”

She hurt her leg when she fell.

Also means
  1. leg of a human or humanoid
  2. bone
  3. synonym of ossikel (“ossicle”)
  4. leg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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beer[bɪər]
noun
A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and sharp claws.

“Die groot beer slaap in die grot.”

The big bear is sleeping in the cave.

Also means
  1. bear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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beursie[ˈbøːr.si]
noun
purse

“Ek het my beursie by die huis vergeet.”

I forgot my purse at home.

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bid[bət]
verb
To speak to God or a spiritual being, often to ask for help or give thanks.

“Hulle bid elke aand voor slaaptyd.”

They pray every night before bedtime.

Also means
  1. to pray

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bied[bit]
verb
To present something to someone for them to accept or reject.

“Hulle bied my 'n koppie koffie aan.”

They offer me a cup of coffee.

Also means
  1. to offer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bieg[ˈbiχ]
noun
The act of telling sins to a priest.

“Hy gaan na die priester vir sy bieg.”

He goes to the priest for his confession.

Also means
  1. confession of sin to a priest
  2. confession

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bitter[ˈbətər]
adj
Describes something with a sharp, unpleasant taste, like unsweetened coffee or dark chocolate. It can also be used as an intensifier.

“Die medisyne smaak baie bitter.”

The medicine tastes very bitter.

Also means
  1. bitter (having an acrid taste)
  2. very

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bloed[blut]
noun
The red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals.

“Die bloed is rooi.”

The blood is red.

Also means
  1. blood

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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blom[blɔm]
noun
flower

“Die rooi blom ruik baie soet.”

The red flower smells very sweet.

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bly[bləi]
verb
To reside in a specific place or to remain in a certain state.

“Ons bly in 'n dorpie by die see.”

We live in a small village near the sea.

Also means
  1. to live (somewhere)
  2. to stay; to remain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bo[bʊə]
adv
At a higher level or position than something else.

“Die skildery hang bo die bank.”

The painting hangs above the sofa.

Also means
  1. above

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boek[buk]
noun
A set of written or printed pages, usually bound together in a cover.

“Sy lees 'n interessante boek in die biblioteek.”

She is reading an interesting book in the library.

Also means
  1. book

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bol[bɔl]
noun
A round object or sphere.

“Die kind speel met 'n bol wol.”

The child plays with a ball of wool.

Also means
  1. A sphere; a ball.
  2. ball

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bone
noun
The plural form of bean, a type of edible seed often used in cooking.

“Ons eet vanaand bone vir aandete.”

We are eating beans for dinner tonight.

Also means
  1. plural of boon
  2. beans

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boom[bʊə̯m]
noun
A large woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

“Die boom is baie hoog.”

The tree is very tall.

Also means
  1. tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boot[bʊət]
noun
A small vessel for traveling over water.

“Ons ry met die boot op die rivier.”

We are traveling by boat on the river.

Also means
  1. boat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bot[bɔt]
noun
A small growth on a plant that will eventually turn into a leaf or flower.

“Die boom het 'n nuwe bot aan die tak.”

The tree has a new sprout on the branch.

Also means
  1. sprout
  2. bud

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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breed[brɪə̯t]
adj
Having a large distance from one side to the other.

“Die rivier is baie breed.”

The river is very broad.

Also means
  1. broad

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brief[brif]
noun
A written message sent from one person to another, usually through the post.

“Ek het 'n brief in die posbus gesit.”

I put a letter in the mailbox.

Also means
  1. letter (written message)
  2. letter

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bring[brəŋ]
verb
To take something or someone along to the place where you are going.

“Bring asseblief hierdie borde kombuis toe.”

Please, take these dishes to the kitchen.

Also means
  1. to bring; to deliver
  2. to take; to lead (to another place)
  3. to bring

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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broek[bruk]
noun
trousers

“Hierdie nuwe broek pas my baie goed.”

These new trousers fit me very well.

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broer[br-oor]
selfstandige naamwoord
brother

“My jonger broer hou van sokker speel.”

My younger brother likes playing soccer.

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Brussels
adj
A word used to describe something that comes from or is related to the city of Brussels.

“Die Brussels kuns is baie bekend.”

The Brussels art is very famous.

Also means
  1. Of, from or pertaining to Brussels.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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BTW
noun
An abbreviation for value-added tax, a tax added to the price of most goods and services.

“Die prys sluit BTW in.”

The price includes VAT.

Also means
  1. initialism of belasting op toegevoegde waarde; VAT, value-added tax
  2. VAT

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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