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Learn to speak Afrikaans Trivia Quiz

This quiz should come in handy if you are planning to visit South Africa. The questions are phrases or words that you will hear, or use, as a tourist.

A multiple-choice quiz by Prefdoors. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Prefdoors

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,383

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
703

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (9/10), Guest 169 (9/10), Guest 94 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. You have landed at Oliver Tambo Airport and are stopped by a customs official. He would probably ask you "Het u iets om te verklaar?" What does this mean? Hint

Did you have clear weather during the flight?

Do you have any items to declare?

What did you have for breakfast?

Did you enjoy the flight?

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Question 2 of 10

2. You are cleared through customs and ask someone to direct you to the taxi rank. What do you ask? Hint

My ma se motor kar is blou.

Waar kan ek 'n huur motor kry?

Waar is die bus?

Mag ek rook?

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Question 3 of 10

3. You arrive at the hotel and are greeted by the receptionist with the words "Welkom by ons hotel. Ek hoop u sal u verblyf geniet". What has she just said? Hint

Will you come in, please?

Welcome to our hotel. I hope you won't stay too long?

Will you be having breakfast?

Welcome to our hotel. I hope you enjoy your stay.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the correct greeting in the afternoon? Hint

Goeie middag

Goeie more

Goeie naand

Goed of sleg

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Question 5 of 10

5. You go to a game reserve and see a pride of lions. What is the Afrikaans word for lion? Hint

Luiperd

Leeu

Leon

Slang

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Afrikaans word for aardvark? Hint

Bosvark

Aardvark

Aardoinkie

Esel

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Question 7 of 10

7. For lunch, you are invited to have a barbecue with your guide. What is the word used for "barbecue"? Hint

Braai

Barbie

Middag ete

Etenstyd

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Question 8 of 10

8. Afrikaans was derived straight from German.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. It is the end of your holiday and you need to find your way back to the airport. How do you ask for directions? Hint

Waar is my huis?

Waar is die hawe?

Hoe kom ek by die lughawe?

Kan ek huis toe gaan?

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Kom gou weer terug!" What did the airline official say after handing you your boarding pass? Hint

Y'all come back now, you hear!

You left your wallet on the counter!

Fasten your seat belt!

Can I come with you?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You have landed at Oliver Tambo Airport and are stopped by a customs official. He would probably ask you "Het u iets om te verklaar?" What does this mean?

Answer: Do you have any items to declare?

It is recommended you inquire as to what you are allowed to take into a country before arriving there.

2. You are cleared through customs and ask someone to direct you to the taxi rank. What do you ask?

Answer: Waar kan ek 'n huur motor kry?

It is advised to use marked taxis. There are always "pirate" taxi operators, ready to rip unsuspecting tourists off.

3. You arrive at the hotel and are greeted by the receptionist with the words "Welkom by ons hotel. Ek hoop u sal u verblyf geniet". What has she just said?

Answer: Welcome to our hotel. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Make sure your travel agent books hotels in safe districts for you. Some downtown areas of South Africa have become quite dangerous for tourists.

4. What is the correct greeting in the afternoon?

Answer: Goeie middag

In some areas mostly Afrikaans is spoken and you must expect to be addressed in Afrikaans. At least 80% of South Africans are proficient in English.

5. You go to a game reserve and see a pride of lions. What is the Afrikaans word for lion?

Answer: Leeu

Lions still roam free in Kruger National Park. It covers an area about the size of Wales in the United Kingdom.

6. What is the Afrikaans word for aardvark?

Answer: Aardvark

Aardvark is actually an Afrikaans word. It literally means "Earth pig".

7. For lunch, you are invited to have a barbecue with your guide. What is the word used for "barbecue"?

Answer: Braai

South African barbecues, or "braais" consist of steak, chops, sausage and green salad. It is a common pastime during the hot summer months.

8. Afrikaans was derived straight from German.

Answer: False

Afrikaans is a derivative of Dutch. There are many other influences, such as English, German, French and Flemish.

9. It is the end of your holiday and you need to find your way back to the airport. How do you ask for directions?

Answer: Hoe kom ek by die lughawe?

By now you know you should use official taxis or buses. Don't forget to tip generously. You won't be needing all the small change in your pockets.

10. "Kom gou weer terug!" What did the airline official say after handing you your boarding pass?

Answer: Y'all come back now, you hear!

I hope you have enjoyed your stay in our beautiful country and that you have picked up a few useful phrases. Y'all come back now, you hear?

Source: Author Prefdoors

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