Today is Afrikaanse Taaldag, so I’m taking a break from chatting about beauty, reviews & food for a moment. Instead, I am going to share some of my favourite words from our epic language, Afrikaans, with you. Enjoy!
Tameletjie – sticking point
Giggel – giggles
Padkos – food that you eat on the road or road trip snacks
Knormoer – a starter in a vehicle
Kermderm – somebody who complains a lot
Negosiewinkel – general store
Ystervark – porcupine
Katelkletsies – pillow talk
Mooiplooi – cleavage
Fnuik – prevent
Defnislis – to combine definitief & beslis in one word; used to indicate that you are really certain
I’m curious to hear: what is your favourite Afrikaans word(s)? And maybe some other fun / awesome words from weird & wonderful languages around SA & around the world?
Yolandi ♥
Images via (thank you, Carina Claassens).
Deurmekaar! I think I like it because it’s one of those words that doesn’t have a direct English translation… and also because it is such an accurate description of my home / brain / life…
Hey El. You make me laugh. I can imagine that your life / home / brain feels deurmekaar with three tiny tots, but you are doing an awesome job. xxx
My absolutely favourite Afrikaans word is Pantoffels! I love the way it rolls off my very English sounding tongue 🙂
Hi Carla
Ja, absoluut! Pantoffels is darem maar lekker. xxx