Afrikaans Word of the Day
skoon
SKOON • adjective — 7th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: clean; free from dirt, marks, or mess
Examples
- Die kombuis is skoon.
(The kitchen is clean.) - Ek hou van skoon klere.
(I like clean clothes.) - Maak asseblief die tafel skoon.
(Please clean the table.)
Synonyms
- net
- suiwer
- skoonmaaklik
Antonyms
- vuil
- ongeskik
This word is very common in everyday Afrikaans. It is used for physical cleanliness, but it can also describe something neat, tidy, or pure in a broader sense.
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