Afrikaans Word of the Day
dankbaar
DANK-baar • adjective — 1st of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: feeling or showing gratitude; thankful
Examples
- Ek is dankbaar vir jou hulp.
(I am grateful for your help.) - Sy was dankbaar toe sy die goeie nuus hoor.
(She was thankful when she heard the good news.) - Ons voel dankbaar vir die reën ná die droogte.
(We feel grateful for the rain after the drought.)
Synonyms
- erkentlik
- tevrede
- dankbaar
Antonyms
- ondankbaar
This word is commonly used to express gratitude in everyday situations, especially when thanking someone or appreciating a good result.
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