Afrikaans Word of the Day
vandag
van-DAG • adverb — 23rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: today
Examples
- Vandag is dit warm.
(Today it is warm.) - Vandag het ons 'n vergadering.
(Today we have a meeting.) - Kan jy my vandag bel?
(Can you call me today?)
Synonyms
- vandeesdag
- deesdae
Use 'vandag' to refer to the current day. It's very common in everyday speech and writing. 'Vandeesdag' is a slightly more formal or emphatic alternative; 'deesdae' means 'these days' and is used for general present-time situations rather than this exact day.
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