Afrikaans Word of the Day
toelaat
toe-LAAT • verb — 24th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to allow or permit something to happen
Examples
- My ouers laat my toe om laat uit te bly.
(My parents allow me to stay out late.) - Die skool laat nie selfone in die klas toe nie.
(The school does not allow cell phones in class.) - Die reëls laat dit nie toe nie.
(The rules do not permit it.)
Synonyms
- permitteer
- vergun
- goedkeur
Antonyms
- verbied
- verhoed
This is a very common verb in Afrikaans when talking about permission, rules, or whether something is allowed.
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