Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Afrikaans learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Afrikaans vocabulary for drinks. As you may know, South Africa is famous for its great selection of wines, and Afrikaans is one of the official languages of South Africa. Moreover, Afrikaans is spoken by many people in Namibia and is also spoken as a second language in some parts of Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. So, let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Idiomatic expressions, Afrikaans Vocabulary: Describing People and Appearance, Basic phrases & Food.
Beverages[edit | edit source]
Beverages are the most popular drinks that we consume daily. Let's take a look at some common Afrikaans beverages and their translations in English:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Boeretroos | ['buu-rə-tro:s] | Coffee |
| Tee | [ti:] | Tea |
| Melk | [mɛlk] | Milk |
- Dialogue*:
- Person 1: Mag ek 'n boeretroos, asseblief? ['maχ ek ən 'buu-rə-tro:s, 'as-uh-blif] (Can I have a coffee, please?)
- Person 2: Ja, natuurlik. [ja, naw-too-rlik] (Yes, of course.)
Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
South Africa is known for its great selection of wines, beer, and other alcoholic drinks. Let's take a look at some common Afrikaans alcoholic drinks:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Wyn | [vain] | Wine |
| Bier | [bɪər] | Beer |
| Brandewyn | [brənˈduəin] | Brandy |
| Klippies en Cola | [kleɪp-ɪz ɪn ˈkəʊ-lə] | Klipdrift brandy and Coke |
- Dialogue*:
- Person 1: Kan ek asseblief 'n glas wyn hê? [kan ək 'as-uh-blif ən 'ɣlas vain hɛ] (Can I have a glass of wine, please?)
- Person 2: Ja, natuurlik. Watter een verkies jy? [ja, naw-too-rlik. 'vat-ər een fər-'kis jə] (Yes, of course. Which one do you prefer?)
- Person 1: 'n Rooiwyn, asseblief. ['ən roj-vain, 'as-uh-blif] (A red wine, please.)
Soft Drinks[edit | edit source]
Soft drinks are non-alcoholic carbonated drinks. They are commonly known as "soda" or "pop." Let's take a look at some common Afrikaans soft drinks and their translations:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Koeldrank | [kull-ʤ-rrrunck] | Soda / Soft Drink |
| Lemoen-soda | [le-MOON-suh-duh] | Lemon Soda |
| Sjokolademelk | [ʃə-ʊ-kuh-luh-duh-mɛlk] | Chocolate Milk |
- Dialogue*:
- Person 1: 'n Lemoen-soda, asseblief. ['ən le-MOON-suh-duh, 'as-uh-blif] (A lemon soda, please.)
- Person 2: Hier is jou soda. [heer iss yoh soda] (Here is your soda.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
It is essential to learn the vocabulary of different drinks, especially when traveling to Afrikaans speaking countries like South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, or Zambia. You can use this lesson as a reference when ordering at restaurants or buying drinks at a store.
To improve your Afrikaans Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Afrikaans Vocabulary for Food and Drink, Greetings and Introductions: Introducing ..., Problems & Geography.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Learn Afrikaans online with games and flashcards
- Essential Afrikaans Vocabulary For Talking about Drinks
- Flashcards for learning Afrikaans with audio