Afrikaans Word of the Day
spel
/spel/ • verb — 31st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to spell (as in spelling words)
Examples
- Ek kan my naam spel.
(I can spell my name.) - Sy het die woord verkeerd gespeld.
(She spelled the word incorrectly.) - Kan jy hierdie woord spel?
(Can you spell this word?)
Synonyms
- uhur
- letter
This word is commonly used in educational contexts, especially when teaching children how to write or when clarifying the spelling of words.
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