Afrikaans Definition & Meaning
afrikaans
- adjective
- belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language; "an Afrikaans couple"; "Afrikaner support"
- noun
- an official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish
"Afrikaans" in song lyrics
See how afrikaans is used in real songs:
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"how to speak afrikaans"
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Words that rhyme with afrikaans
Usage tips for "afrikaans"
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