Afrikaans Word of the Day
water
VAH-ter • noun — 16th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: water; the liquid people and animals drink
Examples
- Kan ek 'n glas water kry?
(Can I get a glass of water?) - Die water is koud.
(The water is cold.) - Drink jy genoeg water elke dag?
(Do you drink enough water every day?)
Synonyms
- drinkwater
- kraanwater
Used in everyday situations: asking for a drink, talking about tap or bottled water, or referring to water in general. Note: Afrikaans 'w' at the start sounds closer to an English 'v' sound, and the stress is on the first syllable (VAH-ter).
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