Afrikaans Word of the Day
luister
LUI-ster • verb — 10th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to listen; to pay attention to sound or to someone speaking
Examples
- Luister na die musiek.
(Listen to the music.) - Luister asseblief wanneer ek praat.
(Please listen when I speak.) - Sy luister aandagtig na die storie.
(She listens attentively to the story.)
Synonyms
- hoor
- aandag gee
Use luister for active listening (paying attention). It is often followed by the preposition 'na' (luister na iemand/iets). Contrast with 'hoor', which means to hear (passive). You can use the imperative 'Luister!' to tell someone to pay attention.
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