Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Daily-Routine-and-Activities
Introduction
Good day, students! In this lesson, we will focus on talking about our daily routines and common activities in Afrikaans. Below you will find some useful vocabulary words and phrases that will help you express yourself in conversational Afrikaans.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Idiomatic Expressions & Family.
Expressions for Daily Routine
Let's start by looking at some common expressions for daily routine:
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Ek staan op | 'ɛk stɑːn ɔp | I wake up |
Ek was my gesig | 'ɛk vɑːs may xəsɪχ | I wash my face |
Ek maak my bed op | 'ɛk mɑːk may bɛt ɔp | I make my bed |
Ek eet ontbyt | 'ɛk eət 'ɔnt.bəit | I eat breakfast |
Ek gaan werk toe | 'ɛk xɑːn vɛrk tu | I go to work |
Ek lees die nuus | 'ɛk leəs di nyəs | I read the news |
Ek kyk TV | 'ɛk kɑɪk ti'vi | I watch TV |
Ek gaan slaap | 'ɛk xɑːn slɑːp | I go to sleep |
Expressions for Common Activities
Here are some Afrikaans expressions for common activities:
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Ek gaan gym toe | 'ɛk xɑːn xəim tu | I go to the gym |
Ek swem | 'ɛk svɛm | I swim |
Ek speel tennis | 'ɛk speəl 'tɛn.ɪs | I play tennis |
Ek lees 'n boek | 'ɛk leəs ɛn buk | I read a book |
Ek luister na musiek | 'ɛk 'lœystər nɑː 'my.siək | I listen to music |
Ek doen inkopies | 'ɛk dʊn 'ɪŋkɔp.ɪs | I go shopping |
Ek gaan fliek toe | 'ɛk xɑːn flɛik tu | I go to the movies |
Ek stap in die park | 'ɛk stɑːp in di pɑːk | I walk in the park |
Practice Exercise
Now that you have learned some new expressions and vocabulary words, it's time to practice using them in context. Below is a conversation between two friends, Johan and Maria, talking about their daily routines and activities. Read the conversation and try to answer the questions that follow.
Johan: Goeie more, Maria. Hoe gaan dit met jou?
Maria: Goeie more, Johan. Dit gaan goed, dankie. En met jou?
Johan: Dit gaan goed, dankie. Wat is jou gewoonlike dagroetine?
Maria: Ek staan gewoonlik om ses uur op en eet ontbyt. Dan gaan ek werk toe. Na werk toe gaan ek gewoonlik gym toe of stap in die park. Dan kyk ek gewoonlik TV of lees 'n boek. En jy?
Johan: My gewoonlike dagroetine is om vyf uur op te staan en te hardloop. Dan eet ek ontbyt en gaan werk toe. Na werk toe gaan ek soms fliek toe of luister na musiek. Dan slaap ek gewoonlik vroeg.
- What time does Maria usually wake up?
- What does Maria usually do after work?
- What is Johan's usual routine in the evening?
Culture Tip
Afrikaans is the third most spoken first language in South Africa, after Zulu and Xhosa. The language evolved from Dutch, which was spoken by early European settlers in the region. Today, Afrikaans is widely spoken throughout South Africa and Namibia, as well as among expatriate communities in Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Other Lessons
- Feelings and Emotions
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Languages
- Colors
- Countries
- Food and Drink
- Introducing Yourself and Others
- Travel and Transportation
- Numbers and Shopping
- Animals
Sources
- Afrikaans online - Learn Afrikaans langauge online with LinGo Play
- Afrikaans Activities Teaching Resources | TPT
- Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Afrikaans - AfrikaansPod101