Afrikaans Word of the Day
kos
KOS • noun — 8th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: food; something that people or animals eat
Examples
- Ek hou van warm kos in die winter.
(I like warm food in the winter.) - Die kos is baie lekker vandag.
(The food is very tasty today.) - Ons koop kos by die winkel.
(We buy food at the store.)
Synonyms
- voedsel
- eetgoed
Kos is a very common everyday word in Afrikaans. It is used for food in general, whether at home, in a restaurant, or when talking about shopping and cooking.
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