Afrikaans Word of the Day
geluk
/ge-LUK/ • noun — 5th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: luck / happiness
Examples
- Ek het geluk gehad in die lotery.
(I had luck in the lottery.) - Sy is altyd vol geluk.
(She is always full of happiness.) - Geluk kom dikwels na harde werk.
(Luck often follows hard work.)
Synonyms
- gelukkigheid
- fortuin
Commonly used in everyday conversation to express feelings of good fortune or happiness. It can also refer to the concept of luck in various situations.
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