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Random Afrikaans Words and Phrases (English to Afrikaans)

Any translations without a category end up on this page - ordered alphabetically by the English translation.

So much randomness down below, but if there comes a time when there's enough similar translations to warrant their own page, then they'll be moved accordingly.

Note: Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of random words and phrases from Afrikaans to English.


Random Words (English to Afrikaans):

Aggressive ➔ Aggressiewe

Boat ➔ Boot

Cheer ➔ Aanmoedig

Down ➔ Af

Fast ➔ Vinnig

Ghost ➔ Spook

Grab ➔ Gryp

Happy ➔ Gelukkig

House ➔ Huis

Kind ➔ Soort

Listen ➔ Luister

Look ➔ Kyk

Night ➔ Nag

North ➔ Noord

Slow ➔ Stadig

South ➔ Suid

Year ➔ Jaar


Random Phrases (English to Afrikaans):

Happy birthday ➔ Gelukkige verjaarsdag

I am not joyful (as in jolly) ➔ Ek is nie vralik nie

It's a lovely day today ➔ Dit is 'n mooi dag, vandag

Merry Christmas ➔ Geseënde Kersfees

Nice, cool (describing goodness, not temperature) ➔ Lekker

Orange juice ➔ Lemoenesap

You are a monkey ➔ Jy is 'n aap


*Random words list last updated: March 14, 2018.


Comprehension:

Can you answer these questions about random Afrikaans words and phrases?

1. How do you say happy birthday in Afrikaans translation?



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The Fine Print

I don't speak Afrikaans myself, so there could be mistakes in the translations. Most of what is here is user-submitted, but I do try to check for accuracy and make corrections as I can. Thanks for your understanding.



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