Afrikaans Word of the Day
wolk
/WOLK/ • noun — 13th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically white or gray.
Examples
- Die wolk in die lug is baie groot.
(The cloud in the sky is very big.) - Ek hou daarvan om op 'n helder dag na die wolke te kyk.
(I love to look at the clouds on a clear day.) - Daar is 'n paar donker wolke wat reën kan bring.
(There are a few dark clouds that might bring rain.)
Synonyms
- bewolking
- bewolkte
The word 'wolk' is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing the weather or describing the appearance of the sky.
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