Afrikaans Word of the Day
stoep
STOOP • noun — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: A porch, veranda, or front step area outside a house.
Examples
- Ons sit elke aand op die stoep.
(We sit on the porch every evening.) - Die hond slaap op die stoep.
(The dog sleeps on the porch.) - Sy het die plante op die stoep natgemaak.
(She watered the plants on the porch.)
Synonyms
- veranda
- stoepie
Stoep is a very common word in Afrikaans, especially in South Africa, and it is used for the covered area outside the front of a house where people sit, relax, or receive visitors.
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