Afrikaans Word of the Day
water
WA-ter • noun — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: clear liquid necessary for life (H2O); used for drinking, washing, cooking, and other everyday purposes
Examples
- Ek drink elke dag twee liter water.
(I drink two liters of water every day.) - Die water in die rivier is koud.
(The water in the river is cold.) - Giet water op die plante as dit droog is.
(Pour water on the plants if it is dry.)
Synonyms
- kraanwater
- mineraalwater
Common everyday word used for drinking water and other liquids used around the home or outdoors. You will also see it in compound words and phrases (e.g., 'kraanwater' = tap water, 'mineraalwater' = mineral/bottled water).
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