93 Common Afrikaans Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Afrikaans, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Afrikaans, I've put together 93 basic Afrikaans phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Afrikaans on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Afrikaans in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHallo2. How are you?Hoe gaan dit met jou?3. I’m fine, and you?Dit gaan goed met my, en jy?4. PleaseAsseblief5. Thank youDankie6. You’re WelcomeJy is welkom7. GoodbyeTotsiens8. CheersCheers9. Excuse meVerskoon my10. I’m sorryEk is jammer11. What’s your name?Wat is jou naam?12. My name is…My naam is…13. Nice to meet youLekker om jou te ontmoet14. Where are you from?Waar kom jy vandaan?15. I’m from…Ek is van…16. How old are you?Hoe oud is jy?17. I’m 35 years oldEk is 35 jaar oud18. What do you do for a living?Wat doen jy vir 'n lewe?19. I’m a teacherEk is 'n onderwyser20. What do you do for fun?Wat doen jy vir pret?21. I like…Ek hou van …22. I don’t like…Ek hou nie van…23. YesJa24. NoNeeLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?Praat jy Engels?26. I understandEk verstaan27. I don’t understandEk verstaan nie28. I speak a little…Ek praat bietjie...29. Could you please speak a little slower?Kan jy asseblief 'n bietjie stadiger praat?30. Could you repeat that?Kan jy dit herhaal?31. How do you say…?Hoe sê jy...?32. What does… mean?Wat beteken …?Shopping & Money
33. How much?Hoeveel?34. I would like…Ek wil graag …35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?Kan ek met kredietkaart/debietkaart betaal?36. Here you goHier gaan jy37. Could I see this?Kon ek dit sien?38. What time do you close?Hoe laat maak jy toe?39. Do you have anything cheaper?Het jy iets goedkoper?40. It’s too expensiveDis te duur41. I'll pay...Ek sal betaal...42. Where can I exchange money?Waar kan ek geld ruil?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?Hoeveel vir 'n kaartjie na...?44. A return ticket to…'n Retoerkaartjie na...45. Here’s my passportHier is my paspoort46. What time does the bus arrive?Hoe laat kom die bus?47. What time does the train depart?Hoe laat vertrek die trein?48. Which platform?Watter platform?49. Is this seat taken?Is hierdie sitplek geneem?50. When is the next ferry to…?Wanneer is die volgende veerboot na...?51. Could you call me a taxi?Kan jy my 'n taxi noem?52. I’d like to go to…Ek wil graag gaan na...53. Could you let me know when to get off?Kan jy my laat weet wanneer om af te klim?54. Where could I rent a bike?Waar kan ek 'n fiets huur?55. I’d like to rent a carEk wil graag 'n motor huurEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carEk wil graag 'n motor huur56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?Kan jy 'n goeie restaurant aanbeveel?57. What would you recommend?Wat sal jy aanbeveel?58. What are some local specialties?Wat is 'n paar plaaslike spesialiteite?59. What is the special of the day?Wat is die spesiale van die dag?60. Could I see the menu, please?Kan ek asseblief die spyskaart sien?61. A beer, please'n Bier, asseblief62. Could I get the bill, pleaseKan ek die rekening kry, asseblief63. I’m allergic to…Ek is allergies vir...64. That was delicious!Dit was heerlik!65. This isn’t what I orderedDit is nie wat ek bestel het nie66. Can I buy you a drink?Kan ek vir jou 'n drankie koop?67. Let’s have another!Kom ons het nog een!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Hoe kom ek by...?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Dit is aan die linkerkant/aan die regterkant/reguit vorentoe/70. How far is…?Hoe ver is…?71. Where is the nearest ATM?Waar is die naaste OTM?72. Where can I find tourist information?Waar kan ek toeriste-inligting kry?73. Do you have a map?Het jy 'n kaart?74. Can you show me that on the map?Kan jy my dit op die kaart wys?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?Wat is die toegangsfooi?76. What is that building?Wat is daardie gebou?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?Wat is vanaand in die bioskoop?78. That’s a beautiful buildingDit is 'n pragtige gebou79. What is there to see around here?Wat is hier om te sien?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationEk het 'n bespreking81. Do you have any double rooms available?Het jy enige dubbelkamers beskikbaar?82. Could I see the room?Kon ek die kamer sien?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Ek wil graag vir ... nagte bly.84. Is breakfast included?Is ontbyt ingesluit?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workDie lugversorger in my kamer werk nie86. Could I get a different room?Kan ek 'n ander kamer kry?87. Is there a restaurant here?Is hier 'n restaurant?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!Help!89. I need a police officerEk het 'n polisiebeampte nodig90. Is there pharmacy nearby?Is daar apteek naby?91. Can I use your phone?Kan ek jou foon gebruik?92. Call the police/ambulance!Bel die polisie/ambulans!93. Leave me alone!Los my uit!