Afrikaans Word of the Day
geluk
/he-LUK/ • noun — 4th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: happiness or fortune
Examples
- Ek het baie geluk gehad vandag.
(I had a lot of luck today.) - Geluk is belangrik in die lewe.
(Happiness is important in life.) - Sy wens haar vriendin geluk met haar verjaarsdag.
(She wishes her friend happiness on her birthday.)
Synonyms
- vreugde
- blijdskap
The word 'geluk' is commonly used to express happiness or the good fortune one experiences in everyday situations.
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