Phrases & Vocabulary

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Basics

Hello. ( formal ): Goeie dag.
Hello. ( informal ): Hallo.
How are you?: Hoe gaan dit?
Fine, thank you.: Goed, dankie.
What is your name?: Wat is jou naam?
My name is ______.: My naam is ______.
Nice to meet you.: Aangename kennis.
Please.: Asseblief.
Thank you.: Dankie.
You're welcome.: Dis 'n plesier.
Yes.: Ja.
No.: Nee.
Excuse me. ( getting attention ): Verskoon my.
Excuse me. ( begging pardon ): Verskoon my / Jammer.
I'm sorry.: Ek is jammer.
Goodbye: Totsiens.
Goodbye ( informal ): Baai.
I can't speak Afrikaans [well].: Ek kan nie [ goed ] Afrikaans praat nie.
Do you speak English?: Praat jy Engels?
Is there someone here who speaks English?: Is hier iemand wat Engels praat?
Help!: Help!
Look out!: Oppas!
Good morning.: Goeie môre.
Good evening.: Goeie naand.
Good night.: Goeie nag.
Good night ( to sleep ): Goeie nag.
I don't understand.: Ek verstaan nie.
Where is the toilet?: Waar is die toilet?
I am wearing jeans.: Ek dra 'n denim broek.