Is it possible to estimate how many people speak Afrikaans around the world?
Q. If so how many do speak Afrikaans?
Asked by Skyli - Wed Jul 16 06:56:32 2008 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. you might find your answer here
Answered by Jonathan M - Wed Jul 16 11:42:06 2008

what is the best way to learn Afrikaans ?
Q. I want to use an online software preferably. if I take dutch how different is it from Afrikaans?
Asked by magemoose - Sat Jul 18 19:34:52 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Afrikaans is a form of Dutch spoken in southern Africa largely by white people of Dutch descent. (although a legacy of the old apartheid days is that it was compulsorily taught in black schools, presumably so that the servant and labouring class could better understand the orders given by its white masters. I would suspect that in today's South Africa, a lot of black people voluntarily choose to learn it as it remains an important language of the new state, but this time spoken between equals). From what I gather, Afrikaans is actually in many ways a more simplified, grammatically less complex, version of Dutch. It might actually offer a starting point to get to grips with a verison of the Dutch language, before returning to a slightly… [cont.]
Answered by AgProv - Sat Jul 18 19:59:03 2009

What is the oldest book in Afrikaans?
Q. I know the answer, I would be interested to see who else does. Discounting Dutch and attempts to write Dutch by the later colonists, what is the oldest book in a form of Afrikaans recognised as being Afrikaans/Cape Dutch? Who wrote it and why? Dates please...?
Asked by Commander MJ - Wed Feb 6 15:37:23 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In 1821 the first ''Official'' Afrikaanse book was printed according to government sources . But Maleis was replaced by Afrikaans in schools six years prior to that and it could not be done without Afrikaans books don't you agree ? It would only be speculating what the true answer to your question will be . Officialy -1821
Answered by Heavy D 2 - Thu Feb 7 01:39:12 2008

Do men have more respect for an English speaking woman than an Afrikaans woman?
Q. Years ago I had an Afrikaans female friend who refused to speak Afrikaans, even though we lived in an 95% Afrikaans speaking town. According to her, men have more respect for English women than Afrikaans women and they find them more attractive and alluring. Your thoughts on the subject?
Asked by Lin - Thu Jul 24 06:38:03 2008 - - 22 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Again we see the hand of the English here, when we were colonised by the British anyone who did not speak English was considered to be secondclass and inferior to them and it became stigma for anyone who did not praat the Kings English, so a lot of Afrikaaners became English wannabe's. Personally I think that Afrikaans is a much more expressive and passionate language than English and Afrikaans poetry is so cool. EDIT Denzil Why waste energy hating the Afrikaans language, do you speak Afrikaans?
Answered by Conservation Chris... D - Thu Jul 24 16:21:36 2008

How do I say these sentences in Afrikaans?
Q. Could someone please translate these sentences into Afrikaans? I need someone who actually speaks Afrikaans because online translators are never correct or accurate.. So.. Translate.. "I dont believe how fake this is"... Used in a sentence.. "I Dont believe how fake this is. The text he sent yesterday said that he hated you, now he says he loves you". And last one.. "Oh wow I dont believe this" Used in a sentence.. "Oh wow I dont believe this, look what has happened"
Asked by somanysinssolittletime - Sun Apr 19 06:23:47 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi, I speak Afrikaans everyday and I live in SA, these sentences aren't so easy to translate as you might think. Anyways, a lot of us just use the word "wow" in our sentences...since most Afrikaans speaking people can speak English as well and we use this word. You'll find a lot of places where Afrikaans speaking people or South Africans mix their sentences with words from 2/3 languages. OK so here goes... "Ek kan nie glo hoe vals dit is nie."... "Ek kan nie glo hoe vals dit is nie. Die teks wat hy gister gestuur het, het gese dat hy jou haat, nou se hy, hy het jou lief." I'm assuming you're talking about texting with your mobile phone? Then you should also know that we don't talk of "text" but as "SMS" so most SA people won't… [cont.]
Answered by Ekke - Mon Apr 20 02:03:40 2009

Why are SOME Afrikaans people so inconsiderate ?
Q. Like at Varsity some Afrikaans students would ask questions in Affrikaans and when I opposed some people looked at me funny. And now this happened again at work in a meeting. Some people spoke Afrikaans in the meeting and the people speaking Affrikaans were young people that came a year before us, the senoir guys are Affrikaans but the answered them in English even though the young ones persisted on speaking Affrikaans. Why do some people do that? I understand if someone can not speak english but now if someone can speak fluent English and does that I feel thats wrong. Heavey D He! he! he! My manager/mentor would laugh if he were to read what you said about me there. I don't have any problem speaking out at work the trouble is I am the… [cont.]
Asked by Ayiza - Tue Aug 7 04:13:23 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Black people are the same About 2 weeks ago i was with a client rather big one (they form part of the ANC) and in the middle of the meeting they starting talking some black language while the meeting was still on so they just went on and on and only the things they wanted us to hear was said in english
Answered by SAgirl - Wed Aug 8 01:54:43 2007

What are some good resources for learning afrikaans on the web?
Q. I want a good site that will help with all aspects of afrikaans, and maybe some opinions on the 'colloquial afrikaans' series, but please try to list web resources :p
Asked by stephen k - Fri Jul 13 15:25:36 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try this site, I've used it: and these, too. Voorspoed! (Good Luck!)
Answered by Devin O - Fri Jul 13 15:47:12 2007

when was afrikaans first used on the cape of good hope 4pence triangle stamp milky blue in colour.?
Q. I also have the same stamp four pence in english, not afrikaans.
Asked by gillian s - Mon Nov 10 18:30:33 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What you have is not a Cape of Good Hope stamp, but an early issue of South Africa, which was formed May 31, 1910 from the British colonies of Natal, Transvaal, Orange Free State, and of course, Cape of Good Hope. Your stamps were issued in 1926. One was printed in English, the other in Afrikaans, each on separate sheets. The English version is Scott catalog 21 and the Afrikaans is number 22. They each catalog 2 dollars unused and 1.40 in used condition.
Answered by -PapaJohn- - Mon Nov 10 20:03:48 2008

How do you say Happy Mother's Day in Afrikaans?
Q. Well my boyfriends mother speaks Afrikaans and I would really like to be able to say Happy Mother's Day to her in it. Pronunciation would be very helpful since I not quite sure how to pronounce half of the words. Any other good things to say would be cool with translation so I not telling her something really horrible... Thanks for helping! Have a great day!
Asked by Princess... - Fri May 11 23:50:52 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Gelukige Moeders dag or Gelukige Moeders dag , tannie ( Respectful term for a elder woman) Or Gelukige moeders dag en mag daar nog baie wees , Tannie ( Happy mother's day and may their be many more)
Answered by mercury_risingnow - Sun May 13 07:56:04 2007

Is there any one on YA who can speak Afrikaans?
Q. I'm just curious, is there any one who can speak Afrikaans? Yes Muna, it is a language and i don't need any help with it, i am Afrikaans and from south africa, i was just curious if there was any one outside of africa who knows it.
Asked by Jess - Thu Jan 29 16:58:30 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Yeah it's spoken in South Africa, and is close to Dutch, but not the same. I read Afrikaans before, and it's completely differently spelled from Dutch. Also the speaking is different.
Answered by G. #2 - Thu Jan 29 17:34:44 2009

Why do South Afrikaans continue to segregate themselves from Bantus?
Q. White schools and Black schools? What is this? Can you not be more civilized to your own brethen? Osto11 you are a racist. I teach the children. I have taught children of African decent from Africa and go to school with Africans and teach African Americans. I think you are truly a racist. I don't think you at all "been there, done that"
Asked by Lalana - Fri Jul 4 14:46:09 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is steeped in their society, they are learning and growing. Consider where they came from and how far they have come since even the late 70's. Some people do as they are told or do as the custom, because they know no other way, show them by example, not by angry words.
Answered by loved1 - Fri Jul 4 14:54:54 2008

Can anyone translate a potbrood recipe from what I think is Afrikaans into English?
Q. I'm trying to make potbrood, and I found this recipe, but I think it's in Afrikaans. Here's the site While I'm at it, if anyone has a recipe for potbrood, it would be highly appreciated
Asked by Fred - Tue Jun 2 16:55:52 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The recipe is in Afrikaans. I am Dutch, but as Afrikaans derives from Dutch, I can read it. It is not a very detailed recipe, though. Here's the translation: Potbrood Ingredients: 10 cups of flower 1 teaspoon of salt 1 packet of yeast (it says 'green packet' which might be a well known brand in South Africa, it doesn't say an amount. I googled another recipe, and calculated the right amount: 20mg) 750 ml of hot water 2 teaspoons or 10 ml of oil ('cooking oil' is the literal translation') 2 teaspoons or 10 ml of sugar How to prepare it: Mix all the ingredients together and knead it well. Let it sit for an hour. Put it in the oven which should be set on 180 degrees Celsius for one hour.
Answered by dutchgirl107 - Tue Jun 2 17:57:43 2009

Can you help me with an afrikaans translation?
Q. I am seeing a girl who speaks afrikaans and would like to tell her she is beautiful in afrikaans! Any other little phrases like "looking forward to seeing you" etc would be amazing! Many thanks!
Asked by scubsteve25 - Tue Feb 12 15:30:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, i'm not south afrikan, but I'm dutch which is quite similar to the south african language. I would say: Ik verheug me er op je te zien.
Answered by Marlieke89 - Tue Feb 12 15:35:27 2008

How long does it take the average person to learn Afrikaans?
Q. How long does it take the average person to learn Afrikaans?
Asked by gatorfan121314 - Fri Dec 19 01:23:50 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is my opinion that if you live amongst Afrikaans speaking people you can be fluent in Afrikaans after about 2 years.
Answered by portelizabeth77 - Fri Dec 19 04:35:11 2008

Why do they want to stop broadcasting in Afrikaans on Jacaranda stereo ?
Q. Ignore my question ! I was one of the thousands of listeners who was caught with one of the biggest April fools jokes ever ! Everybody who joint the march will be treated with a free show from Kurt Darren ,The Cambels ,Ray Dyllan ,Nicholas Louw etc. at 08:30 ! Viva afrikaans !
Asked by Heavy D 2 - Tue Apr 1 00:38:47 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hahaha, they got you Heavy One.
Answered by Busi - Tue Apr 1 02:47:32 2008

A good Afrikaans language radio station on the internet - for news and just general stuff as well?
Q. I wanted to know as I'm interested in that language.
Asked by PRH1 - Wed Nov 21 14:41:46 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Radio Sonder Grense is here Ofm (Commercial radio in central SA - bloemfontein is here) kfm (Commercial radio in western cape - Cape Town is here) Hope this helps...other members might add!!!
Answered by unknown - Wed Nov 21 14:55:23 2007

What word did Val Kilmer use in Afrikaans vernacular when he was disguised as a South African in "The Saint"?
Q. He was angry when he said this word!
Asked by Porgie - Mon Dec 10 10:16:09 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Jissis
Answered by backhand-smash - Mon Dec 10 14:39:28 2007

What does this mean in english? In Afrikaans TONG UIT STEEK IS SOENTJIES VRAE?
Q. a friend of mine used this comment for one of my pictures.. He is from South Africa and I have no idea what it means.
Asked by ackerman1106 - Mon Mar 30 15:09:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hmmm, I actually don't speak Afrikaans, but I speak Dutch. See this Dutch sentence: "Je tong uit steken is zoentjes vragen." This sentence means: "Sticking your tongue out means asking for kisses" I bet this is what the sentence means.
Answered by G. #2 - Mon Mar 30 16:04:25 2009

How to write Happy Birthday In Afrikaans?
Q. Its my friends birthday soon and I'd like to write his card in his native language but I'm having trouble finding any translations! Does anyone speak Afrikaans that could help me briefly? Or knows which is the correct term to say Happy Birthday Veels geluk met jou verjaarsdag! or Gelukkige Verjaarsdag Thanks so much :) x x x
Asked by Firefly - Wed Nov 26 16:39:03 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can use both terms, both are correct and you have spelled all the words correctly. Well done.
Answered by portelizabeth77 - Thu Nov 27 01:45:43 2008

How can I find an Afrikaans language speaker chat friend patient enough to help me learning the language?
Q. How can I find an Afrikaans language speaker chat friend patient enough to help me learning the language?
Asked by Elena - Fri Dec 26 16:20:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ek is hier ek sal jou vriend wees. I will help where I can, afrikaans is my secand language. We always group help too.
Answered by marsha - Sat Dec 27 00:38:23 2008

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