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Learn some Afrikaans words and phrases. Afrikaans is spoken in South Africa and Namibia. It's easy to learn!
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    Lessons quick links
1 - Basic Phrases 2- Questions
3 - I care
4 - Days
5 - Big & small animals
6 - Woo that girl
7 - Hiding Lion
8 - Having a BBQ
9 - Cute Baby
11- Unbelievable!
12 - The Rabbit Hunter
13 - Numbers and Counting
14 - The best Sheep
15 - Christmas
16 - Compliment a man
17 - Yawn etiquette
18 - African Safari



  
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Lesson 1: Basic Phrases

Here you can learn these very basic Afrikaans phrases .
learn a little fun afrikaans what is this? ear
please please to meet you ears
thanks a lot see you tomorrow leg / bone
I like you goodbye
legs / bones
I am thirsty did you sleep well? eye
I am hungry did you sleep well? (older man) eyes
I am sorry did you sleep well? (older woman) hand
I am tired can you teach me? (older woman) muscle
I am full can you teach me? hands
I want to eat I want to learn heart
I don't want, thank you I like my work lips
good afternoon you are learning fast! mouth
good morning he is learning slowly foot
good evening I see a lion!
feet
good night it's nice teaching you nose
a delicious meal (a nice plate of food) I see a mouse! trousers
a nice cup of coffee you are crazy! sleep well
what will we eat? I can speak Afrikaans just a little
sweet dreams I can speak a little Afrikaans


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Question Words :  Lesson 2

Learn some basic questions in Afrikaans.
How are you?
What is your name?
Why?
Who?
I'm fine thanks.
Where are we going?
Who is this?
What?
Why are you so happy?
Where is the bathroom?
Who is your friend?
Where?
Why are you so sad?
How much money do you have?
What does it cost?
How much?
GO TO LESSON 2 !!
videoWatch the video ! Question words : Afrikaans Lesson 2

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I care :  Lesson 3

I care.
I don't care.
I like it.
I don't like it.
She is pretty.
I want to drink water. He is handsome.
He doesn't have manners.
She is ugly. I want to eat meat.
I want a banana.
I don't want tea.
I see you.
I hear you.
I understand you.
I don't understand you.
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Days & Weekends :  Lesson 4

Monday
Friday
Today is Monday
Where are you?
Tuesday
Saturday
Tomorrow is Tuesday
Where were you yesterday?
Wednesday
Sunday
Yesterday was Sunday
Where are you going tomorrow?
Thursday
Weekend
Weekends are nice!
How was your weekend?
GO TO LESSON 4 !!
videoWatch the video ! Day & Weeks : Afrikaans Lesson 4

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Big & small animals :  Lesson 5

It's not my fault! I want a cookie. Whose fault is it? It is your fault.
Don't eat the rock!
The lion is angry.
I like coffee!
It is my fault.
I want sugar in my coffee please.
The elephant is big.
Pick up the rock
Throw the rock.
I want milk in my coffee please.
The crocodile is long
The ant is small.
Catch the rock.
GO TO LESSON 5 !!
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Woo that girl :  Lesson 6

sweetheart beyond loves me so
darling
blue
I want
sun
mountains smootch
setting
my girlfriend pretty
videoWatch the video ! Woo that girl : Afrikaans Lesson 6

Hiding Lion :  Lesson 7

Who is behind me?
What did you buy yesterday?
Where are you hiding?
I bought bananas and meat.
Why are you lying down in front of me?
Why did you buy that?
How do I get there?
Meat for my lion and bananas for my elephant.
Do you like mountain climbing?
Where were you on Monday?
No, it makes me tired.
I did not see you.
Do you like swimming?
I was very busy.
Yes! It is fun to swim.
Me and my girlfriend went to drink coffee.
GO TO LESSON 7 !!
videoWatch the video ! Hiding lion : Afrikaans Lesson 7
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Having a BBQ - Lesson 8

Do you like to BBQ?
Throw salt on - direct translation
Everybody likes to BBQ
Don't throw pepper on.
Come, let's BBQ.
The meat is burning.
I am the BBQ king.
The fire is dead.
The meat ir raw.
When do we eat?
The meat is done.
The food is ready!
Die corn is ready.
We can eat.
Eat a delicious (cob of corn)
Hmm...BBQ is delicious!
GO TO LESSON 8 !!
videoWatch the video ! South African BBQ : Afrikaans Lesson 8
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Cute Baby - Lesson 9

baby
shout at them
 ( little ) baby
watch out
the baby is cute
watch ( out for ) your legs
the baby is smart
you shouldn't become too brave
the baby can stand
what are you doing?
the baby can sit
you are funny
the baby is falling over
she is not scared
the baby learns fast
she is laughing
GO TO LESSON 9 !!
videoWatch the video ! The baby is cute : Afrikaans Lesson 9
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Planning the weekend - Lesson 10

This is a sms/text style conversation about planning a weekend, inviting people over, making arrangements etc.

videoWatch the video !  Afrikaans SMS 1 | Plan ahead

Unbelievable! - Lesson 11

When you suspect that somebody is not telling the truth...
what are you doing? unbelievable
I'm joking (I'm making a joke) oh no man!
I can't believe it I don't believe you
why don't you believe me? you are lying to me
I forgot your name I forgot
please remember, don't forget can you remember?
what are you listening to? listen to me
what are you looking at/ watching? look at me
GO TO LESSON 11 !!
videoWatch the video ! Unbelievable : Afrikaans Lesson 11


The Rabbit hunter - Lesson 12

A cute little Afrikaans poem about a Rabbit hunter...
The Hunter
sometimes
grief
instead
fat
shoot / shot
dogs
so then
uncle
advice
now
aim
GO TO LESSON 12 !!
videoWatch the video ! The Rabbit Hunter : Afrikaans Lesson 12


Numbers and Counting! - Lesson 13

How to count in Afrikaans.
one - ten
eleven - nineteen
twenty - thirty
hundreds
thousands other dubble digits
ten thousands
hundred thousands
one million
more...
GO TO LESSON 13 !!
videoWatch the video ! Counting and Numbers : Afrikaans Lesson 13

The Best Sheep - Lesson 14

A cute little Afrikaans toast on friendship..

there
black
sheep
sheep
flesh
wool
friendship
best
always be
may
but
for

GO TO LESSON 14 !!
videoWatch the video ! The Best Sheep : Afrikaans Lesson 14

Christmas - Lesson 15

Afrikaans phrases useful during Christmas time.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year Where is my gift?
What are your plans for Christmas ? When can we open the gifts?
We usually go to church on Christmas eve. 5 4 3 2 1 Happy New Year!
I always spend Christmas with my family. Do you believe in Santa?
I hope you have a lovely Christmas. Your Christmas tree is beautiful.
GO TO LESSON 15 !!
videoWatch the video ! Christmas : Afrikaans Lesson 15

Compliment a man - Lesson 16

How to compliment that special man in your life in Afrikaans...

I am sure you can do it You are so strong
You are so funny I feel safe in your arms
You are so wise. Thank you for being you, and being with me.
I respect your decision. You are a wonderful man.
You look good in that color. I find you very attractive
You are a real gentleman. I am very proud of you.
You make me laugh. I know I can count on you.
What would I do without you? All my friends like you.
You are so romantic. You can drive very well.
Is there anything that you can't do? You are my hero.
GO TO LESSON 16 !!

videoWatch the video ! Compliment a man : Afrikaans Lesson 16


Yawn Etiquette - Lesson 17

An Afrikaans nursery rhyme to teach manners when you yawn.

hand hold your
in front of  you mouth
dog says the
monkey chicken
yawn to the

GO TO LESSON 17 !!
videoWatch the video ! Yawn Etiquette : Afrikaans Lesson 17


African Safari - Lesson 18

South Africa has amazing wildlife, learn the names of some of the animals

What sound is that?That is the fisheagle's cry.
Is that a monkey or a baboon?It is a baboon.
There are three rhinos in front of us.We should be careful, they look aggressive.
The elephant is the biggest land animal.Elephant tusks are very valuable.
What is that ahead in the road? Is it a lion?No! It is a leopard!
This bird's bill looks like a horn, it is a hornbill.Look at the monkey's long tail!
The hippo looks very peaceful, but it is very dangerous.We are going to sleep here tonight.
Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes?

GO TO LESSON 18 !!
videoWatch the video ! African Safari : Afrikaans Lesson 18



Text SMS Afrikaans

SMS - TEXT - Language      |      Short Afrikaans sentences.

Here are some short sms conversations covering various topics

Planning for the weekend.

Good luck with your exams.

Family time importance.

Camping arrangements.

          Returning home after a holiday.   




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