Afrikaans Word of the Day
vind
VINT • verb — 6th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to find; also used to mean 'to think' or 'to consider' in expressions
Examples
- Ek kan my sleutels nie vind nie.
(I can't find my keys.) - Waar het jy die boek gevind?
(Where did you find the book?) - Ek vind dat dit 'n goeie idee is.
(I think that it's a good idea.)
Synonyms
- ontdek
- opspoor
Use 'vind' to talk about locating people or things (Ek vind dit nie), and to express an opinion (Ek vind dat...). Remember Afrikaans often uses double negation (nie ... nie) — e.g. 'Ek kan dit nie vind nie.' The past participle is 'gevind.'
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