Afrikaans Word of the Day
bel
BEL • verb — 21st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to call (by phone); to ring
Examples
- Kan jy my later bel?
(Can you call me later?) - Sy het my gister gebel oor die afspraak.
(She called me yesterday about the appointment.) - Ek moet die kantoor bel om 'n afspraak te maak.
(I need to call the office to make an appointment.)
Synonyms
- opbel
- skakel
Use 'bel' when referring to calling someone on the phone or ringing a bell. Common forms include 'bel' (present) and 'gebel' (past). You can add the separable prefix 'op' to make 'opbel' (to call up).
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