Afrikaans tutorials

Tafel (table) - Die tafel is gedek. (The table is set.)
Stoel (chair) - Sit op die stoel. (Sit on the chair.)
Bed (bed) - My bed is gemaklik. (My bed is comfortable.)
Kombuis (kitchen) - Sy is in die kombuis. (She is in the kitchen.)
Deur (door) - Maak die deur toe. (Close the door.)
Venster (window) - Die venster is oop. (The window is open.)
Sleutel (key) - Waar is my sleutel? (Where is my key?)
Lig (light) - Skakel die lig aan. (Switch the light on.)
Skottelgoed (dishes) - Was die skottelgoed, asseblief. (Wash the dishes, please.)
Televisie (television) - Ons kyk televisie. (We are watching television.)
Foon (phone) - Die foon lui. (The phone is ringing.)
Gordyn (curtain) - Maak die gordyn oop. (Open the curtain.)
Muur (wall) - Die muur is wit. (The wall is white.)
Vloer (floor) - Die vloer is skoon. (The floor is clean.)
Dak (roof) - Die dak lek. (The roof is leaking.)
Toilet (toilet) - Waar is die toilet? (Where is the toilet?)
Bad (bath) - Ek vat 'n bad. (I am taking a bath.)
Stort (shower) - Die stort is warm. (The shower is hot.)
Handdoek (towel) - Hier is jou handdoek. (Here is your towel.)
Seep (soap) - Die seep ruik lekker. (The soap smells nice.)
Spieël (mirror) - Kyk in die spieël. (Look in the mirror.)
Tandeborsel (toothbrush) - Ek soek my tandeborsel. (I am looking for my toothbrush.)
Papier (toilet paper) - Daar is nie papier nie. (There is no paper.)
Kraan (tap) - Draai die kraan toe. (Turn the tap off.)
Matjie (mat) - Trap op die matjie. (Step on the mat.)
Water (water) - Ek drink water. (I drink water.)
Kos (food) - Die kos is reg. (The food is ready.)
Bord (plate) - Die bord is warm. (The plate is hot.)
Glas (glass) - Bring 'n glas, asseblief. (Bring a glass, please.)
Koppie (cup) - Ek wil 'n koppie koffie hê. (I want a cup of coffee.)
Mes (knife) - Die mes is skerp. (The knife is sharp.)
Vurk (fork) - Ek eet met 'n vurk. (I eat with a fork.)
Lepel (spoon) - Gebruik die lepel. (Use the spoon.)
Vleis (meat) - Ons braai vleis. (We are barbecuing meat.)
Brood (bread) - Sny die brood. (Cut the bread.)
Motor (car) - Die motor is vinnig. (The car is fast.)
Pad (road) - Pasop vir die pad. (Watch out for the road.)
Winkel (shop) - Ek gaan winkel toe. (I am going to the shop.)
Geld (money) - Ek het nie geld nie. (I do not have money.)
Tas (bag/baggage) - Dra my tas. (Carry my bag.)
Skoen (shoe) - Trek jou skoen aan. (Put your shoe on.)
Klere (clothes) - Jou klere is mooi. (Your clothes are nice.)
Boom (tree) - Die boom is groot. (The tree is big.)
Hond (dog) - Die hond blaf. (The dog barks.)
Kat (cat) - Die kat slaap. (The cat sleeps.)
Boek (book) - Lees hierdie boek. (Read this book.)
Skool (school) - Die kinders is by die skool. (The children are at school.)
Werk (work/job) - Ek moet gaan werk. (I must go to work.)
Kantoor (office) - Die kantoor is toe. (The office is closed.)
Stad (city) - Ons bly in die stad. (We live in the city.)
Pen (pen) - Skryf met die pen. (Write with the pen.)
Papier (paper) - Ek kort papier. (I need paper.)
Rekenaar (computer) - Die rekenaar is af. (The computer is off.)
Stoel (office chair) - Trek die stoel nader. (Pull the chair closer.)
Lessenaar (desk) - Die lessenaar is vol. (The desk is full.)
Brief (letter) - Pos hierdie brief. (Post this letter.)
Boodskap (message) - Ek kry 'n boodskap. (I get a message.)
Klas (class) - Die klas is stil. (The class is quiet.)
Onderwyser (teacher) - Luister na die onderwyser. (Listen to the teacher.)
Les (lesson) - Die les is maklik. (The lesson is easy.)
Snaar (string/cord) - Die snaar is stram. (The string is tight.)
Krit (chalk) - Waar is die krit? (Where is the chalk?)
Hemd (shirt) - Jou hemd is vuil. (Your shirt is dirty.)
Broek (pants) - Die broek is lank. (The pants are long.)
Romp (skirt) - Sy dra 'n romp. (She wears a skirt.)
Rok (dress) - Die rok is mooi. (The dress is beautiful.)
Hoed (hat) - Sit op jou hoed. (Put on your hat.)
Jas (coat/jacket) - Dis koud, bring jou jas. (It's cold, bring your coat.)
Kouse (socks) - Ek soek my kouse. (I am looking for my socks.)
Skoene (shoes) - My skoene is nuut. (My shoes are new.)
Horlosie (watch) - Kyk op die horlosie. (Look at the watch.)
Bril (glasses) - Ek kort my bril. (I need my glasses.)
Beursie (wallet/purse) - My beursie is leeg. (My wallet is empty.)
Knoop (button) - Die knoop is los. (The button is loose.)
Son (sun) - Die son skyn. (The sun is shining.)
Maan (moon) - Die maan is vol. (The moon is full.)
Sterre (stars) - Kyk na die sterre. (Look at the stars.)
Lug (sky) - Die lugh is blou. (The sky is blue.)
Wolk (cloud) - Sien jy daardie wolk? (Do you see that cloud?)
Reën (rain) - Die reën val. (The rain is falling.)
Wind (wind) - Die wind waai. (The wind is blowing.)
Gras (grass) - Die gras is groen. (The grass is green.)
Blaar (leaf) - Die blaar val. (The leaf falls.)
Blom (flower) - Die blom ruik lekker. (The flower smells nice.)
Rivier (river) - Die rivier is diep. (The river is deep.)
Berg (mountain) - Ons klim die berg. (We climb the mountain.)
Sand (sand) - Die sand is warm. (The sand is hot.)
Tyd (time) - Ons het nie tyd nie. (We do not have time.)
Dag (day) - Geniet jou dag. (Enjoy your day.)
Nag (night) - Goeie nag. (Good night.)
Week (week) - Sien jou volgende week. (See you next week.)
Maand (month) - Die maand is verby. (The month is over.)
Jaar (year) - Dis 'n nuwe jaar. (It's a new year.)
Uur (hour) - Wag een uur. (Wait one hour.)
Nuus (news) - Luister na the nuus. (Listen to the news.)
Naam (name) - Wat is jou naam? (What is your name?)
Gedagte (thought) - Dis 'n goeie gedagte. (That is a good thought.)
Geluid (sound/noise) - What is daardie geluid? (What is that sound?)
Plek (place) - Hierdie plek is rustig. (This place is peaceful.)
Liefde (love) - Liefde wen altyd. (Love always wins.)
Kop (head) - My kop is seer. (My head hurts.)
Oog (eye) - Maak jou oog toe. (Close your eye.)
Oor (ear) - Luister met jou oor. (Listen with your ear.)
Mond (mouth) - Maak jou mond oop. (Open your mouth.)
Hand (hand) - Was jou hand, asseblief. (Wash your hand, please.)
Voet (foot) - My voet is seer. (My foot is sore.)
Hart (heart) - Volg jou hart. (Follow your heart.)
Bloed (blood) - Daar is blood op die vloer. (There is blood on the floor.)
Haar (hair) - Sy sny haar haar. (She cuts her hair.)
Been (leg/bone) - Sy been is gebreek. (His leg/bone is broken.)
Rug (back) - Staan regop met jou rug. (Stand up straight with your back.)
Gesig (face) - Was jou gesig. (Wash your face.)
Gereedskap (tools) - Waar is my gereedskap? (Where are my tools?)
Hamer (hammer) - Bring die hamer. (Bring the hammer.)
Spyker (nail) - Slaan die spyker. (Hit the nail.)
Skroef (screw) - Die skroef is los. (The screw is loose.)
Draad (wire/fence) - Moenie aan die draad vat nie. (Do not touch the wire/fence.)
Graaf (spade/shovel) - Gebruik die graaf in die tuin. (Use the spade in the garden.)
Emmer (bucket) - Vul die emmer met water. (Fill the bucket with water.)
Verf (paint) - Die verf is droog. (The paint is dry.)
Leer (ladder) - Klim op die leer. (Climb up the ladder.)
Pyp (pipe) - Die pyp lek. (The pipe is leaking.)
Tuin (garden) - Die tuin lyk mooi. (The garden looks beautiful.)
Grond (soil/ground) - Die grond is nat. (The soil/ground is wet.)
Trein (train) - Die trein is laat. (The train is late.)
Bus (bus) - Wag vir die bus. (Wait for the bus.)
Fiets (bicycle) - Ek ry my fiets. (I ride my bicycle.)
Lughawe (airport) - Ons gaan lughawe toe. (We are going to the airport.)
Vliegtuig (aeroplane) - Die vliegtuig vlieg hoog. (The aeroplane flies high.)
Hotel (hotel) - Die hotel is duur. (The hotel is expensive.)
Kaartjie (ticket) - Wys jou kaartjie. (Show your ticket.)
Paspoort (passport) - Waar is my paspoort? (Where is my passport?)
Straat (street) - Die straat is besig. (The street is busy.)
Brug (bridge) - Ry oor die brug. (Drive over the bridge.)
Polisie (police) - Bel die polisie. (Call the police.)
Hospitaal (hospital) - Hy is in die hospitaal. (He is in the hospital.)
Bank (bank) - Die bank is nou oop. (The bank is open now.)
Poskantoor (post office) - Die poskantoor is toe. (The post office is closed.)
Speletjie (game) - Kom ons speel 'n speletjie. (Let's play a game.)
Bal (ball) - Skop die bal. (Kick the ball.)
Musiek (music) - Ek hou van die musiek. (I like the music.)
Liedjie (song) - Sing 'n liedjie. (Sing a song.)
Fliek (movie) - Die fliek is goed. (The movie is good.)
Geskenk (gift/present) - Hier is jou geskenk. (Here is your gift.)
Prys (price) - Wat is die prys? (What is the price?)
Kwitansie (receipt) - Hou jou kwitansie. (Keep your receipt.)
Karretjie (trolley/shopping cart) - Kry 'n karretjie. (Get a trolley.)
Rande (currency/money note) - Ek het net vyf Rande. (I only have five Rands.)
Foto (photo) - Neem 'n foto. (Take a photo.)
Partytjie (party) - Kom na my partytjie toe. (Come to my party.)
Baas (boss) - Die baas roep jou. (The boss is calling you.)
Kollega (colleague) - My kollega is vriendelik. (My colleague is friendly.)
Vergadering (meeting) - Die vergadering begin nou. (The meeting is starting now.)
Kontrak (contract) - Teken die kontrak. (Sign the contract.)
Dokument (document) - Druk die dokument. (Print the document.)
Maatskappy (company) - Die maatskappy groei vinnig. (The company is growing quickly.)
Faktuur (invoice) - Stuur die faktuur, asseblief. (Send the invoice, please.)
E-pos (email) - Ek skryf 'n e-pos. (I am writing an email.)
Wagwoord (password) - Wat is die wagwoord? (What is the password?)
Besigheid (business) - Hy besit 'n besigheid. (He owns a business.)
Kliënt (client) - Kontak die kliënt. (Contact the client.)
Projek (project) - Die projek is klaar. (The project is finished.)
Kombers (blanket) - Bring die warm kombers. (Bring the warm blanket.)
Kussing (pillow) - Die kussing is sag. (The pillow is soft.)
Kers (candle) - Steek die kers aan. (Light the candle.)
Klok (clock) - Die klok tik. (The clock is ticking.)
Asblik (dustbin/trash can) - Gooi dit in die asblik. (Throw it in the dustbin.)
Tas (briefcase/backpack) - Pak jou tas. (Pack your bag.)
Prent (picture/painting) - Hang die prent op. (Hang the picture up.)
Speelding (toy) - Optel die speelding. (Pick up the toy.)
Battery (battery) - Die battery is pap. (The battery is dead.)
Deken (duvet/quilt) - Ek slaap onder 'n deken. (I sleep under a duvet.)
Waaier (fan) - Skakel die waaier aan. (Switch the fan on.)
Plug (plug/outlet) - Waar is die plug? (Where is the plug?)
Dokter (doctor) - Sien die dokter. (See the doctor.)
Medisyne (medicine) - Drink jou medisyne. (Take your medicine.)
Apteek (pharmacy) - Gaan na die apteek. (Go to the pharmacy.)
Brand (fire) - Blus die brand. (Extinguish the fire.)
Nood (emergency) - Dit is 'n nood. (This is an emergency.)
Pyn (pain) - Die pyn is weg. (The pain is gone.)
Gevaar (danger) - Daar is gevaar. (There is danger.)
Versekering (insurance) - My versekering betaal. (My insurance pays.)
Hulp (help/assistance) - Ek vra vir hulp. (I am asking for help.)
Ongeluk (accident) - Sien jy die ongeluk? (Do you see the accident?)
Dief (thief) - Die dief hardloop. (The thief is running.)
Wag (guard) - Die wag staan daar. (The guard stands there.)
Wet (law) - Gehoorsaam die wet. (Obey the law.)
Geloof (faith/belief) - Hou jou geloof. (Keep your faith.)
Hoop (hope) - Daar is altyd hoop. (There is always hope.)
Vrede (peace) - Ons soek vrede. (We seek peace.)
Probleem (problem) - Wat is die probleem? (What is the problem?)
Plan (plan) - Ek het 'n plan. (I have a plan.)
Fout (mistake/error) - Reg die fout. (Correct the mistake.)
Waarheid (truth) - Praat die waarheid. (Speak the truth.)
Leuen (lie) - Vertel nie 'n leuen nie. (Do not tell a lie.)
Geheim (secret) - Dit is 'n geheim. (It is a secret.)
Vraag (question) - Vra 'n vraag. (Ask a question.)
Antwoord (answer) - Gee my die antwoord. (Give me the answer.)
Rede (reason) - Gee een goeie rede. (Give one good reason.)
Wêreld (world) - Die wêreld is groot. (The world is big.)

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