Afrikaans Word of the Day
sleutel
SLEU-tel • noun — 8th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: a key (typically a metal device for opening locks); also used figuratively for something essential or a solution
Examples
- Ek het my sleutel in die motor gelos.
(I left my key in the car.) - Die sleutel pas perfek in die slot.
(The key fits perfectly in the lock.) - Sy is die sleutel tot die projek se sukses.
(She is the key to the project's success.)
Synonyms
- sleuteltjie
- kode
- oplossing
Use sleutel for a physical key (house, car, locker). It also appears in figurative phrases like 'die sleutel tot sukses' (the key to success). The diminutive 'sleuteltjie' means a small key or is used affectionately. 'Kode' or 'oplossing' can act as synonyms when referring to a code or solution rather than a physical key.
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