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English to Afrikaans

English to Afrikaans refers to the process of translating words from English to Afrikaans. A person wanting to learn the Afrikaans language can use the “Afrikaans-English/English-Afrikaans Dictionary” by Jan Kromhout.

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How do you say I am not lying in Afrikaans?

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You can say "Ek lieg nie" in Afrikaans, which means "I am not lying."

How do you say interesting in afrikaans?

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"Interessant" is how you say interesting in Afrikaans.

What is I would like to get to know you better in afrikaans?

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"Ek wil jou graag beter leer ken."

What do you say for Miss in afrikaans?

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In Afrikaans, you would say "Mevrou" for Miss.

What is the silent letter in Afrikaans called?

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The silent letter in Afrikaans is called 'n stil letter' in Afrikaans.

How do you say friends in afrikaans?

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"Friends" in Afrikaans is translated as "vriende."

What Afrikaans word begins with the letter i?

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"Ik" is an Afrikaans word that begins with the letter "i." It means "I" in English.

How do you say land in Afrikaans?

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Land is also land in Afrikaans but it is pronounced differently with the 'a' having a 'u' sound. (i.e. - pronounced lund)

How do you say discussion in afrikaans?

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The Afrikaans word for 'discussion' could be 'gesprek' (which refers to a verbal discussion) or 'bespreking' (which could refer to a verbal or written discussion). 'Bespreking' could also mean 'reservation'.

How do you spell brain in afrikaans?

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"Brein" is the correct spelling for "brain" in Afrikaans.

What now cousin in afrikaans?

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"Wat nou neef?"

What does the Afrikaans word slag mean?

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The word "slag" as commonly used has two different meanings:

  1. blow - as in strike a "blow" in a fight
  2. slaughter - as in "slaughter" an animal

This could also refer to:

  1. a very loud sound, such as a loud "bang" - eg. Hy het 'n harde slag in die kombuis gehoor = He heard a loud bang in the kitchen.
  2. a battle - eg. Die slag van Waterloo = The battle of Waterloo.
  3. again - eg. Nog 'n slag = once again, yet again
  4. the ability to do something - eg. Sy't 'n slag met kinders = She has a knack with kids.

What is a hat in Afrikaans?

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In Afrikaans, a hat is called a "hoed."

What is 'slang' in Afrikaans?

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'Slang' in Afrikaans translates to 'jargon' in English. It refers to informal and often specialized words or phrases used within a particular group or community.

Discuss whether the family is essential for social stability?

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Families play a vital role in social stability by providing emotional support, socialization, and structure for individuals. Strong family bonds can lead to stronger communities, as families often pass down values and norms that help maintain social order. However, social stability also depends on broader societal factors such as economic opportunities, government policies, and social programs.

What is judge in afrikaans?

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As a noun you can use: regter (like in a court), skeidsregter (referee), beoordelaar (like a judge at a eisteddfod or a pageant) or keurder (choice maker)

As a verb: regspreek, oordeel, veroordeel, keur (make a choice)

What is vyf oortredings wat 'n direkteur aanspreeklik kan hou vir vervolging?

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'N direkteur kan aanspreeklik gehou word vir vervolging as gevolg van oortredings soos die aangaan van onwettige transaksies, die versuim om korrekte finansiële rekords te hou, die deelname aan bedrog of korrupsie, die versuim om te voldoen aan belastingwette, en die nalaat om werknemers se regte en veiligheid te beskerm.

What does Whitney mean in Afrikaans?

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In Afrikaans, "Whitney" is typically translated as "Whitney." It does not have a specific meaning in the language beyond being a proper noun.

What is the word gutter in afrikaans?

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The word "gutter" in Afrikaans is "drein" or "waterloop".

What does the afrikaans word siprus mean in English?

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The Afrikaans word "siprus" translates to "cypress" in English.

How do you say patience in African?

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There are many languages spoken in Africa, so "patience" would be translated differently depending on the specific language. For example, in Swahili, "patience" is "uvumilivu," in Amharic it is "ማይጠፍ," and in Zulu it is "ukunyathela."

How do you day more in Afrikaans?

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To say "more" in Afrikaans, you can use the word "meer." This word can be used to indicate an increased quantity, intensity, or degree of something.

How do you say little house in African?

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To say "little house" in Swahili, you would say "nyumba ndogo".

What is reuse in afrikaans?

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The Afrikaans word reuse means gigantic, huge, colossal.

If you are refering to re-use (as in to use something again), it would be hergebruik or herbenut in Afrikaans

Where does afrikaans people come from?

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Afrikaans people are descended from Dutch, German, and French Huguenot settlers who arrived in South Africa during the 17th and 18th centuries. They developed a unique language, now known as Afrikaans, which is a fusion of these European languages with indigenous African languages.