Afrikaans Phrases

Welcome to our seventh lesson about popular Afrikaans phrases. This page will include greetings, questions, emergency and survival expressions, asking for direction, language practice, introducing yourself, holiday wishes, and finally some travel phrases.

Holiday Wishes - Afrikaans
Happy birthday Geluk met jou verjaarsdag
Happy new year Gelukkige Nuwejaar
Merry Christmas Geseёnde Kersfees
Good luck Voorspoed
Congratulations Veels geluk

Travel Phrases - Afrikaans
I have a reservation (hotel) Ek het 'n bespreking
Do you have rooms available? Het julle kamers beskikbaar?
I would like a non-smoking room Ek soek 'n nierook kamer
What is the charge per night? Wat is die koste vir 'n aand?
Is this seat taken? Is hierdie stoel gevat?
I'm vegetarian Ek is 'n vegetariёr
Waiter Kelder / Kelderin!
How much is this? Hoeveel is hierdie?
This is very expensive Dit is baie duur

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