Afrikaans Word of the Day
slaap
SLAAP (slahp) • verb — 16th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to sleep
Examples
- Ek gaan vanaand vroeg slaap.
(I'm going to sleep early tonight.) - Die baba slaap rustig in die bed.
(The baby is sleeping peacefully in the bed.) - Hy slaap meestal agt uur per nag.
(He usually sleeps eight hours per night.)
Synonyms
- dommel
- dutjie
- rus
Slaap is the common verb for sleeping in Afrikaans. Use it for both going to bed and being asleep. For a short nap people often say 'doen 'n dutjie' or use the verb 'dommel'. Afrikaans verbs do not change form for person: Ek slaap, jy slaap, hy slaap.
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