Learn Afrikaans

Interested in learning Afrikaans? View our guide which include information, advice and essental phrases. We have also put together some useful words and phrases which will be helpful if you are looking to go travelling in South Africa.

How Many People Speak Afrikaans?

It is estimated around sixteen to severnteen million people speak Afrikaans.

Where is Afrikaans Spoken?

Mainly South Africa but also nearby countries like Namibia due to emigration.

Top Reasons to Learn Afrikaans

Possibly you are thinking about travelling to South Africa or Namibia, or you have an interest in the culture and language. There are so many reasons why you should study.

Best Places to Learn Afrikaans

South Africa
Namibia
Online

Useful Words & Phrases for Travelling in South Africa

Basics & Greetings

Hello - Hallo
Goodbye - Totsiens
Good morning - Goeie môre
Good afternoon - Goeie middag
Good evening - Goeie naand
Yes - Ja
No - Nee
Please - Asseblief
Thanks - Dankie
Sorry - Jammer
Excuse me - Verskoon my

Conversational

My name is... (Emily) - My naam is... (Emily)
What is your name? - Wat is jou naam?
How are you? - Hoe gaan dit?
Fine, and you? - Goed, en met jou?
Pleased to meet you - Aangename kennis

Shopping, Buying Things, Sightseeing & Tourism

Can you help please? - Kan jy my help asseblief?
How much does this cost? - Hoeveel kos dit?
I am lost - Ek het verdwaal
Passport - Paspoort

Emergencies

Help - Help
I need help - Ek het hulp nodig
Toilet - Toilet
Police Station - Polisiestasie?
I need a Doctor - Ek soek 'n dokter
Call the police - Bel die polisie!
Call an ambulance - Bel die ambulans!

Numbers

One - Een
Two - Twee
Three - Drie
Four - Vier
Five - Vyf
Six - Ses
Seven - Sewe
Eight - Agt
Nine - Nege
Ten - Tien
Twenty - Twintig
Thirty - Dertig
Forty - Veertig
Fifty - Vyftig
Sixty - Sestig
Seventy - Sewentig
Eighty - Tagtig
Ninety - Negentig
One hundred - Een honderd
One thousand - Een duisend

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