Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Afrikaans learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to feelings and emotions in Afrikaans.
Basic Emotions
Let's start with some basic emotions.
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| bly | /bləi/ | happy |
| lief | /liːf/ | in love |
| kwaad | /kwaːt/ | angry |
| bang | /baŋ/ | scared |
Here's a quick dialogue so you can see these words in context:
- Person 1: Ek is bly. (/I am happy./)
- Person 2: Ek is lief vir jou. (/I love you./)
- Person 1: Jy maak my kwaad. (/You make me angry./)
- Person 2: Moenie bang wees nie. (/Don't be scared./)
Complex Emotions
Moving on to more complex emotions, let's learn some new words.
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| trots | /trots/ | proud |
| beledig | /bəliːdiχ/ | offended |
| treurig | /treiəriχ/ | sad |
| verbaas | /fərbaːs/ | surprised |
| jaloers | /jəluərs/ | jealous |
Here's another dialogue to illustrate these words:
- Person 1: Ek is trots op jou. (/I am proud of you./)
- Person 2: Het ek jou beledig? (/Did I offend you?/)
- Person 1: Ja, ek voel treurig. (/Yes, I feel sad./)
- Person 2: Ek is verbaas oor jou reaksie. (/I am surprised by your reaction./)
- Person 1: Hoekom is jy so jaloers? (/Why are you so jealous?/)
Conclusion
That's it for our Afrikaans vocabulary lesson on feelings and emotions. These are just some of the many words to describe how you feel. To improve your Afrikaans Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources
- feelings and emotions vocab afrikaans Flashcards | Quizlet
- Feelings - afrikaans.us
- Afrikaans lessons: Feelings and emotions
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