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Afrikaans is actually a language and not a group of people. The group of people speaking Afrikaans are called Afrikaners.
Afrikaans is based on Dutch, which was spoken by the Dutch settlers (once known as "Boers" -- which means "farmers" in Afrikaans -- who lived in South Africa. Afrikaans was initially known as "Kitchen Dutch." Which means that the Afrikaners come from the Continent of Europe.
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∙ 6y agoThe afrikaans language is diverted from 16th ans 17th century Dutch. It's currently spoken in southern Africa (especially South Africa) by white and coloured people. It was formed due to isolation from the Netherlands, therefore giving it time to develop it's own unique language.
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∙ 13y agoEk kom van Suid-Afrika af.
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∙ 6y agoAfrikaans comes from Dutch.
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What is anemia in afrikaans?
Fanconi anemia (FA)English word Anemia Afrikaans language anemie
What African language do Boers speak?
Boers originally spoke 'old Dutch' , now modified with the addition of many new words to 'Afrikaans'.I once spoke Afrikaans to a Dutch policeman who retorted that I spoke like his grandfather !
Afrikaans is a mixture of what languages?
There is no such language. You are probably thinking of Afrikaans, which is a dialect of Dutch that includes some loan words from English and African languages, but not enough to call it a mixture of those languages.
What best explains why most white people in South Africa claim English or Afrikaans as their native language instead of a Bantu language?
Many British settlers came to South Africa, bringing English and many Dutch settlers came bringing a Dutch language which evolved into Afrikaans.
How old is Afrikaans?
Afrikaans is an official language of the nation of South Africa, and dates its beginnings to the 17th century Dutch settlers of the region.It is approximately between 300 and 360 years old.
From which language does afrikaans come?
Dutch and Flemish
Which language does monobi and uni come from?
Afrikaans monobi=talk uni=plain
What language does the word aardvark come from?
Afrikaans, which has a lot of Dutch words incorporated into it. Aardvark comes from 'aarde', meaning 'earth' and 'vark' meaning 'pig'.
When was Afrikaans Language Monument created?
Afrikaans Language Monument was created in 1975.
How do you say Afrikaans is an easy language in Afrikaans?
Afrikaans is 'n maklike tall.
What is hello in the language of afrikaans?
Hello in Afrikaans is "hallo."
Where does afrikaans come from?
Afrikaans developed from the Dutch language spoken by Dutch settlers who arrived in South Africa in the 17th century. As they came into contact with other languages, such as Portuguese, Malay, and indigenous African languages, the language evolved into what is now known as Afrikaans.
What does the name Zindzi mean in Afrikaans?
Zindzi is not an Afrikaans name and therefore has no significance in the Afrikaans language.
What has the author Jan Kromhout written?
Jan Kromhout has written: 'Afrikaans-English/English-Afrikaans Dictionary (Hippocrene Practical Dictionary)' 'Afrikaans-English, English-Afrikaans dictionary' -- subject(s): Afrikaans, Afrikaans language, Dictionaries, English, English language
What is the connection between the dutch and Afrikaans language?
Afrikaans is based on Dutch.
What language is geseende kersfees?
Geseende Kersfees is "Merry Christmas" in Afrikaans, a language spoken in South Africa.
Is Afrikaans is an Indo-European language?
Yes, Afrikaans is an Indo-European language. It is derived from Dutch and is one of the youngest languages in the Germanic branch of this language family.
