Afrikaans words that can't be translated to any other language
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
There are simply some words in Afrikaans you cannot translate to any other language.
Afrikaans is so unique and adds so much colour to our lives!
If you had to directly translate ‘springmielies’, then it would be jumping corn! However, it is popcorn!
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Here are more words that only work in Afrikaans:
1. Trapsuutjie
Meaning: chameleon
2. Woefkardoes
Meaning: Doggy bag
3. Skoppelmaai
Meaning: Swing
4. Kattebak
Meaning: Boot
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Are there any words you would like to add to the list that would almost be impossible to translate?
Let Martin Bester know in the comments section below.
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