Words similar to afrikaans

Example sentences for: afrikaans

How can you use “afrikaans” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The high proportion of Afrikaans words has frequently been singled out for comment by critics.
Aardvark was borrowed from Afrikaans aard `earth' plus vark `pig,' the similarity being the snouts.
The authors themselves mention that some Afrikaans critics of earlier editions of this text felt that many entries were not really South African English.
Furthermore, English is not the only colonial language of the territory, for since 1948 the ruling Afrikaner nationalists have promoted Afrikaans as an essential language for advancement in the public service.
Other uncontroversial Afrikaans items include political and culinary terms widely used in South Africa, e.g., apartheid and biltong strips of sun-dried lean meat.