Afrikaans - Wikipedia
WEBAfrikaans (/ ˌ æ f r ɪ ˈ k ɑː n s / AF-rih-KAHNSS, / ˌ ɑː f-,-ˈ k ɑː n z / AHF-, - KAHNZ) is a West Germanic language, spoken in South Africa, Namibia and (to a lesser extent) Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Afrikaners - Wikipedia
WEBAfrikaners (Afrikaans: [afriˈkɑːnərs]) are a Southern African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. Until 1994, they dominated South Africa 's politics as well as …
Afrikaans language | Origin, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Afrikaans language, West Germanic language of South Africa, developed from 17th-century Dutch, sometimes called Netherlandic, by the descendants of European (Dutch, German, and French) colonists, indigenous Khoisan peoples, and African and Asian slaves in the Dutch colony at the Cape of Good Hope.
What Is Afrikaans, And Where Is It Spoken? - Babbel.com
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Similar to South Africa, Afrikaans is spoken by 10 percent of Namibia’s population (most of whom are white or multiracial speakers) and is commonly used as a lingua franca. Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe all have modestly-sized Afrikaans-speaking populations.
Afrikaans language and alphabet - Omniglot
WEBAfrikaans is a Low Franconian West Germanic language descended from Dutch and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia. In 2013 there were about 17 million speakers in South Africa, where Afrikaans is one of the Statutory national languages, and an official language in nine provinces.
Afrikaans - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBAfrikaans is a West Germanic language mainly spoken in South Africa and Namibia. It was originally the dialect that developed among the Afrikaner Protestant settlers , the unfree workers, and slaves brought to the Cape area in southwestern South Africa by the Dutch East India Company ( Dutch : Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie - VOC) between ...
More than an oppressor’s language: reclaiming the hidden history …
WEBApr 27, 2017 · Afrikaans is a creole language that evolved during the 19th century under colonialism in southern Africa. This simplified, creolised language had its roots mainly in Dutch, mixed with...
How To Learn Afrikaans by Yourself - All Language Resources
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Explore how to learn Afrikaans, how to learn Afrikaans fast, and discover the best way and easiest way to learn the language. Start learning Afrikaans now!
The Global Origins Of Afrikaans - Culture Trip
WEBMar 27, 2020 · Afrikaans, with many similarities to Dutch, is a West Germanic language. This makes it easy to assume that its path from the Netherlands to becoming one of South Africa’s official languages was a simple one. But the reality is complex and fascinating.
Learn Afrikaans for Beginners in 100 Easy Lessons - YouTube
WEBJun 3, 2020 · In this series, we'll cover everything you need to know to start speaking and understanding Afrikaans. Our 100 easy lessons will take you through the basics of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation...
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