Afrikaans Word of the Day
lekker
LEK-ker • adjective (also used as adverb/interjection) — 13th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: pleasant, nice, tasty; used to say something is enjoyable or good
Examples
- Die kos is baie lekker.
(The food is very tasty.) - Ons het 'n lekker tyd by die strand gehad.
(We had a great time at the beach.) - Het jy lekker geslaap?
(Did you sleep well?)
Synonyms
- heerlik
- aangenaam
- smaklik
Lekker is a very common, informal word used to describe food, experiences, moods, or anything enjoyable. It can function as an adjective, adverb (e.g., 'lekker warm'), or an interjection ('Lekker!'). Widely used in everyday speech across Afrikaans speakers.
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