Afrikaans is spoken by around 6M+ people in South Africa · Namibia. Here are common everyday words and phrases to get you started - then practise the pronunciation live with a native Afrikaans tutor.
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Flip through the everyday phrases below, then say them out loud with a native tutor.
Greetings
| Afrikaans | English |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Goeie more | Good morning |
| Goeiemiddag | Good afternoon |
| Hoe gaan dit? | How are you? |
| Goed dankie | Fine, thanks |
Everyday courtesy
| Afrikaans | English |
|---|---|
| Dankie | Thank you |
| Baie dankie | Thank you very much |
| Jammer | Sorry |
| Asseblief | Please |
Useful basics
| Afrikaans | English |
|---|---|
| Ja | Yes |
| Nee | No |
| My naam is ___ | My name is ___ |
| Wat is jou naam? | What is your name? |
| Ek is lief vir jou | I love you |
| Totsiens | Goodbye |
Numbers 1-5
| Afrikaans | English |
|---|---|
| Een | 1 |
| Twee | 2 |
| Drie | 3 |
| Vier | 4 |
| Vyf | 5 |
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