Afrikaans Word of the Day
slaap
SLAAP • verb — 15th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to sleep; to be asleep
Examples
- Ek is moeg; ek gaan slaap.
(I'm tired; I'm going to sleep.) - Die baba slaap die hele nag.
(The baby sleeps the whole night.) - Slaap lekker vanaand.
(Sleep well tonight.)
Synonyms
- dommel
- rus
Used to describe sleeping or being asleep. Common phrases include 'gaan slaap' (to go to sleep), 'inslaap val' (to fall asleep), and 'slaap lekker' (a friendly 'sleep well'). It is mainly an intransitive verb; as a noun 'slaap' can also mean 'a sleep' (e.g. 'ek het 'n goeie slaap gehad'). Past tense: 'het geslaap'.
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