Afrikaans Word of the Day
praat
PRAAT (praht) • verb — 23rd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to speak; to talk
Examples
- Kan jy Engels praat?
(Can you speak English?) - Ons sal oor die projek praat.
(We will talk about the project.) - Hy praat gewoonlik baie in vergaderings.
(He usually speaks a lot in meetings.)
Synonyms
- spreek
- babbel
Praat is the common everyday verb for 'to speak' or 'to talk' in Afrikaans. Use it for languages (e.g., 'praat Engels') or conversations. 'Spreek' is slightly more formal; 'babbel' implies casual chatting.
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