Afrikaans Word of the Day
ontspan
ont-SPAN • verb — 18th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to relax; to become less tense or less stressed
Examples
- Ek wil na werk ontspan.
(I want to relax after work.) - Sy ontspan met 'n boek in die tuin.
(She relaxes with a book in the garden.) - Probeer ontspan en haal diep asem.
(Try to relax and take a deep breath.)
Synonyms
- rus
- kalmeer
- ontlont
Antonyms
- span
- stres
This is a very common everyday verb in Afrikaans. It is used when talking about resting, calming down, or taking it easy after stress or activity.
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