Afrikaans Word of the Day
skakel
SKAH-kəl • verb — 28th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to switch on or off; to dial or make a phone call
Examples
- Skakel asseblief die lig af.
(Please switch off the light.) - Ek gaan jou later skakel.
(I will call you later.) - Sy skakel die radio aan.
(She switches the radio on.)
Synonyms
- bel
- aan- of afsit
- telefoneer
This word is very common in everyday Afrikaans. It can mean turning something on or off, or calling someone by phone, depending on the context.
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