Afrikaans Word of the Day
praat
PRAAT • verb — 14th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to speak; to talk (to express thoughts or exchange information by speaking)
Examples
- Ek praat elke dag met my ma.
(I talk to my mom every day.) - Kan jy stadiger praat, asseblief?
(Can you speak slower, please?) - Ons moet oor die planne praat.
(We need to talk about the plans.)
Synonyms
- spreek
- sê
Praat is the common, everyday verb for 'to talk' in Afrikaans. It is used in casual and formal contexts (though 'spreek' can sound more formal). You often use it with prepositions: 'praat met' (talk to) and 'praat oor' (talk about). Pronounce the double 'aa' as a long 'a' (similar to the 'a' in 'father').
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