Afrikaans Word of the Day
hoekom
HOO-kum • adverb (interrogative) — 1st of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: why (asks for a reason)
Examples
- Hoekom is jy laat?
(Why are you late?) - Hoekom sê jy dit?
(Why do you say that?) - Hoekom hou jy van koffie?
(Why do you like coffee?)
Synonyms
- waarom
- hoe so
Use 'hoekom' to ask for reasons or explanations. It appears in both spoken and written Afrikaans and often begins a question. Answers commonly start with 'omdat' (because). 'Hoe so' is more informal and 'waarom' is an alternative that is also common.
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