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Afrikaans

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Afrikaans
is[əs]
verb
The present tense form of the verb to be, used for all subjects in Afrikaans.

“Die kind is baie slim.”

The child is very clever.

Also means
  1. am, are, is (present tense, all persons, plural and singular of wees, to be)
  2. Forms the perfect passive voice when followed by a past participle
  3. am, are, is

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

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Afrikaans
an[an]Means is
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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Afrikaans
en[ɛn]Means is
conj
A word used to connect two words, phrases, or ideas together. It is also used in conversation to mean well or to invite someone to continue speaking.

“Ek sit en drink koeldrank.”

I sit and drink a cold drink.

Also means
  1. and
  2. well

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

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Afrikaans
er[æːr]Means is
noun
This is the name of the letter R in the Afrikaans alphabet.

“Die woord 'reën' begin met 'n er.”

The word 'reën' begins with an R.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter R/r.
  2. the letter R

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

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Afrikaans
osMeans is
noun
A bull that has been castrated and is often used for farm work.

“Die sterk os trek die wa.”

The strong ox is pulling the wagon.

Also means
  1. ox (castrated bull)
  2. ox

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

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Afrikaans
te[tə]Means is
adv
A word used to show that something is in excess or more than enough.

“Dit is te warm vandag.”

It is too hot today.

Also means
  1. indicating excess: too
  2. too

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

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Afrikaans
bal[bal]Means is
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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Afrikaans
dag[daχ]Means is
noun
A period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time. It also refers to the time when it is light outside.

“Dit was 'n pragtige dag in die somer.”

It was a beautiful day in the summer.

Also means
  1. a day

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

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Afrikaans
damMeans is
noun
A body of water that is either natural or man-made, often used for storing water.

“Die diere drink water by die dam.”

The animals are drinking water at the pond.

Also means
  1. pond, basin
  2. dam
  3. pond

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

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Afrikaans
dig[dəχ]Means is
adj
Used to describe something that is shut firmly or things packed very closely together.

“Die deur is dig.”

The door is closed.

Also means
  1. closed, shut, tight
  2. dense, thick (e.g. smoke)
  3. closed

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

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Afrikaans
dyeMeans is
noun
This is the plural form of the word dy.

“Die twee dye is langs mekaar geplaas.”

The two thighs were placed next to each other.

Also means
  1. plural of dy

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

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Afrikaans
gasMeans is
noun
A person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a social event.

“Die gas kuier lekker by ons.”

The guest is enjoying their visit with us.

Also means
  1. guest

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

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Afrikaans
het[ɦɛt]Means is
verb
This is the present tense form of the verb to have. It is used to show possession or ownership.

“Ek het 'n nuwe boek.”

I have a new book.

Also means
  1. have

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

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Afrikaans
hijMeans is
pron
This is an old-fashioned way of spelling the word for he.

“Die woord hij word nie meer in moderne Afrikaans gebruik nie.”

The word hij is no longer used in modern Afrikaans.

Also means
  1. obsolete spelling of hy

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

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Afrikaans
lig[ləχ]Means is
adj
Something that does not weigh much, or something that is not intense.

“Die tas is lig.”

The suitcase is light.

Also means
  1. light; not heavy
  2. slight; mild
  3. light

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

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Afrikaans
malMeans is
adj
Describes someone who is acting in a silly, irrational, or mentally unsound way.

“Die kinders het mal geraak van plesier.”

The children went crazy with joy.

Also means
  1. crazy

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

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Afrikaans
putMeans is
noun
A deep hole in the ground from which water or another substance is obtained.

“Hulle grawe 'n diep put vir water.”

They are digging a deep well for water.

Also means
  1. well; pit
  2. well

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

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Afrikaans
sal[sal]Means is
verb
A word used to show that something is going to happen in the future.

“Ek sal môre kom.”

I will come tomorrow.

Also means
  1. shall, will

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

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Afrikaans
sin[sən]Means is
noun
A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, or the general meaning of something.

“Skryf asseblief 'n sin met die nuwe woord.”

Please write a sentence with the new word.

Also means
  1. meaning, sense
  2. sentence
  3. sense (means of perceiving reality)
  4. sense, comprehension
  5. desire
  6. meaning

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

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Afrikaans
synMeans is
pron
This is an older form of the word for his. You will mostly see it in very old texts.

“Dit is syn boek.”

This is his book.

Also means
  1. obsolete form of sy (“his”)
  2. his

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

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Afrikaans
van[fan]Means is
prep
This preposition is used to show belonging or to indicate origin. It is very common in everyday speech.

“Dit is die sleutel van die deur.”

This is the key of the door.

Also means
  1. of
  2. from

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

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Afrikaans
wasMeans is
noun
A soft, yellowish substance that is often used for candles.

“Die kers is gemaak van was.”

The candle is made of wax.

Also means
  1. wax

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

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Afrikaans
abba[ˈa.ba]Means is
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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Afrikaans
arts[arts]Means is
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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Afrikaans
daar[dɑːr]Means is
adv
Used to indicate a place that is not close to the speaker.

“Kyk, daar is die bus.”

Look, there is the bus.

Also means
  1. there

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

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Afrikaans
dameMeans is
noun
A polite term for a woman, often used to describe someone with refined manners or social standing. It is also used in card games to refer to a queen.

“Die dame in die blou rok is baie vriendelik.”

The lady in the blue dress is very friendly.

Also means
  1. lady
  2. queen

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

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Afrikaans
gansMeans is
noun
A large water bird that is related to ducks and swans.

“Die gans swem in die dam.”

The goose is swimming in the pond.

Also means
  1. goose

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

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Afrikaans
hereMeans is
noun
This is the plural form of the word 'heer', which means gentleman.

“Die here wag by die deur.”

The gentlemen are waiting at the door.

Also means
  1. plural of heer
  2. gentlemen

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

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Afrikaans
hier[ɦir]Means is
adv
Refers to the place where the speaker is currently located.

“Kom sit asseblief hier.”

Please come and sit here.

Also means
  1. here

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

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Afrikaans
kind[kənt]Means is
noun
A young human being who is not yet an adult.

“Die kind speel in die tuin.”

The child is playing in the garden.

Also means
  1. child

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

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Afrikaans
liefMeans is
adj
Describing someone or something that is pleasant, kind, or charming.

“Sy is 'n baie lief kind.”

She is a very sweet child.

Also means
  1. nice
  2. sweet

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

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Afrikaans
meerMeans is
noun
A large body of water that is surrounded by land.

“Ons gaan swem in die meer.”

We are going to swim in the lake.

Also means
  1. lake

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

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Afrikaans
naam[nɑːm]Means is
noun
A word or set of words by which a person, place, or thing is known.

“Wat is jou naam?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. name

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

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Afrikaans
nameMeans is
noun
This is the plural form of the Afrikaans word for name.

“Hulle name is Piet en Jan.”

Their names are Piet and Jan.

Also means
  1. plural of naam

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

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Afrikaans
open[ˈʊə̯.pən]Means is
verb
To move something so that it is no longer closed or to make an entrance accessible.

“Ek gaan die venster open.”

I am going to open the window.

Also means
  1. to open

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

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Afrikaans
pers[pɛːrs]Means is
adj
A color that is a mix of red and blue.

“Sy dra 'n pers rok.”

She is wearing a purple dress.

Also means
  1. purple

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

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Afrikaans
raaf[rɑːf]Means is
noun
A large bird with black feathers. It is related to the crow.

“Die raaf vlieg oor die berg.”

The raven flies over the mountain.

Also means
  1. raven

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

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Afrikaans
rook[rʊə̯k]Means is
noun
The gray or black cloud that rises from a fire or something that is burning.

“Daar is rook by die skoorsteen.”

There is smoke at the chimney.

Also means
  1. smoke

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

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Afrikaans
roseMeans is
noun
This is the plural form of the word roos, meaning the flower.

“Die rose in die tuin blom nou.”

The roses in the garden are blooming now.

Also means
  1. plural of roos
  2. roses

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

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Afrikaans
teen[tɪən]Means is
prep
Used to show that something is touching or leaning on something else, or to show opposition.

“Hy leun teen die muur.”

He is leaning against the wall.

Also means
  1. against

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

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Afrikaans
word[vɔrt]Means is
verb
To change into a different state or condition. It is also used to form the passive voice.

“Ek het ryk geword.”

I became rich.

Also means
  1. to become; to get (to change one’s state)
  2. Forms the present passive voice when followed by a past participle
  3. become

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

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Afrikaans
drinkMeans is
verb
To drink means to swallow a liquid, such as water or juice. It is a common daily action.

“Ek drink graag vars water in die oggend.”

I like to drink fresh water in the morning.

Also means
  1. to drink

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

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Afrikaans
steen[stɪə̯n]Means is
noun
A hard, solid, non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is made. It can also refer to a small piece of rock.

“Die kind het 'n klein steen in die rivier gegooi.”

The child threw a small stone into the river.

Also means
  1. stone

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

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Afrikaans
minuteMeans is
noun
This is the plural form of the Afrikaans word for a minute of time, though it is usually written as minute in specific contexts.

“Daar is sestig minute in 'n uur.”

There are sixty minutes in an hour.

Also means
  1. plural of minuut

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

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Afrikaans
violetMeans is
adj
Something that is the colour violet. This is a shade of purple.

“Die blomme in die tuin is violet.”

The flowers in the garden are violet.

Also means
  1. violet-coloured

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

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Afrikaans
kolonie[kʊə̯ˈlʊə̯.ni]Means is
noun
A country or area that is under the political control of another, more powerful country.

“Die land was voorheen 'n kolonie.”

The country was previously a colony.

Also means
  1. colony

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

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Afrikaans
twintig[ˈtwəntəχ]Means is
num
The number 20, which is double ten.

“Daar is twintig mense in die kamer.”

There are twenty people in the room.

Also means
  1. twenty

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

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Afrikaans
aardvarkMeans is
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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Afrikaans
BrusselsMeans is
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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Afrikaans
lutetiumMeans is
noun
A chemical element that is a hard, silvery-white rare earth metal.

“Lutetium is die laaste element van die lantaniedreeks.”

Lutetium is the last element of the lanthanide series.

Also means
  1. nonstandard form of lutesium

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

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Afrikaans
negentienMeans is
num
The number 19, which is one more than eighteen.

“Die jaar is negentien honderd.”

The year is nineteen hundred.

Also means
  1. nineteen

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

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Afrikaans
prostituteMeans is
noun
This refers to more than one person who engages in sex work. It is the plural form of the Afrikaans word prostituut.

“Daar was baie prostitute op die straathoek.”

There were many prostitutes on the street corner.

Also means
  1. plural of prostituut
  2. prostitutes

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

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Afrikaans
se[sə]Appears in an example
particle
A particle used to show possession, similar to the apostrophe s in English.

“Hierdie is my ouma se huis.”

This is my grandmother’s house.

Also means
  1. follows a noun to indicate that this noun possesses that which follows, much like English 's
  2. 's

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

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Afrikaans
ver[fɛr ~ fær]Appears in an example
adj
A long distance away from a specific place.

“Sy huis is baie ver van die skool af.”

His house is very far from the school.

Also means
  1. far, distant
  2. far

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

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Afrikaans
noteAppears in an example
noun
This word represents the plural form of the Afrikaans word 'noot'.

“Die note in die liedjie is baie hoog.”

The notes in the song are very high.

Also means
  1. plural of noot

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

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Afrikaans
breed[brɪə̯t]Appears in an example
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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Afrikaans
maskerAppears in an example
noun
A covering worn over the face for protection, disguise, or performance.

“Hy dra 'n masker by die partytjie.”

He is wearing a mask at the party.

Also means
  1. mask

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

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Afrikaans
suster[sus-ter]Appears in an example
selfstandige naamwoord
sister

“Haar suster studeer medisyne by die universiteit.”

Her sister is studying medicine at the university.

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