Afrikaans Word of the Day
geld
GELD • noun — 13th of May, 2026
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Meaning: money
Examples
- Ek het nie genoeg geld nie.
(I don't have enough money.) - Hoeveel geld het jy?
(How much money do you have?) - Ek spaar geld vir 'n motor.
(I'm saving money for a car.)
Synonyms
- kontant
- fondse
Geld is the general Afrikaans word for money and is used for cash, bank balances, and funds. It is uncountable in Afrikaans (you say 'veel geld' rather than a plural form). Use it in everyday contexts like paying, saving, or asking about prices and amounts.
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