Afrikaans Word of the Day
vriend
VREND • noun — 23rd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: friend; a person you know well and like
Examples
- Sy is my beste vriend.
(She is my best friend.) - My vriend laat my lag.
(My friend makes me laugh.) - Ek het baie goeie vriende.
(I have many good friends.)
Synonyms
- maat
- makker
- kameraad
Use 'vriend' for a friend (often masculine or generic). 'Vriendin' is the female form and can also mean 'girlfriend' in a romantic sense, so context matters. Colloquially people also say 'maat' or 'makker' for a buddy.
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