Afrikaans free short course -Afrikaans Lesson Five

Lesson Five

Useful Instructions

Taxi please

Taxi asseblief

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I would like some coffee please

Ek wil asseblief koffie he

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Straight ahead

Reguit vorentoe

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Turn left

Draai links

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Turn right

Draai regs

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Please take me to the airport

Neem my asseblief lughawe toe

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I want to withdraw money

Ek wil asseblief geld uitneem

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This is too big

Dit is te groot

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This is too small

Dit is te klein

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It is too expensive

Dit is te duur

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Can i see a doctor

Kan ek ‘n dokter sien

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I am sick

Ek is siek

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I am happy

Ek is gelukkig

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I am tired

Ek is moeg

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I am hungry

Ek is honger

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I am thirsty

Ek is dors

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Continued Learning

Online dictionary – https://www.lexicool.com/afrikaans-dictionary-translation.asp/

Use the link provided for an online Afrikaans to English dictionary. If you are stuck with a word, then look it up and grow your ability to converse and communicate.

The best way to continue practicing any new language is to make relationships. Find someone at work, in your community or through online channels that speak Afrikaans. Form a relationship that allows you to practice and grow your confidence in speaking Afrikaans conversationally. You might just make some new friends along the way!

Quick Question

What does the phrase “Draai links” mean in English?