Language/Afrikaans/Culture/Why-Use-Proverbs-in-Afrikaans-Conversations

Many proverbs are conversation tools that add character to a language, almost like adding spice to food. Throw a unique Afrikaans proverb into a conversation, and you could well pass for a native speaker!

Afrikaans proverbs can typically be used in both formal and informal settings, and parents often use them to explain ethics, morals, or other profound truths to their children.

Many similar proverbs appear in different languages. This is simply because cultures have cross-pollinated over the centuries with the gradual expansion of the world’s population.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Where is it spoken, Afrikaans Culture: Music and Literature, Celebrations and Festivals & The Difference Between Proverbs and Idioms.

Sources

https://www.afrikaanspod101.com/blog/category/learn-afrikaans/afrikaans-grammar/#2

Other Lessons

• Cultural Etiquette
• Where is it spoken
• The Difference Between Proverbs and Idioms
• History