Afrikaans Word of the Day
dadelik
DAA-de-lik • adverb — 16th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: immediately; right away, without delay
Examples
- Ek het hom dadelik gebel.
(I called him immediately.) - Sy het dadelik ingestem om te help.
(She agreed to help right away.) - Maak die deur dadelik toe.
(Close the door immediately.)
Synonyms
- onmiddellik
- terstond
- meteen
Antonyms
- later
- geleidelik
Use this word when something happens or must happen without any delay. It is common in everyday speech and writing, especially for urgent actions.
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