Afrikaans (Noun)
Meaning
An official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Afrikaans is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa and is widely spoken throughout the country.
- The Afrikaans language has its roots in Dutch and was brought to South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
- As a West Germanic language, Afrikaans is closely related to Dutch and Flemish, and many words are similar or identical.
- Afrikaans is a relatively simple language to learn for English speakers, as it has a phonetic alphabet and a relatively simple grammar system.
- Many South Africans speak Afrikaans as a first or second language, and it is an important part of the country's cultural heritage.