Afrikaans[n 1] is a West Germanic language spoken in South Africa, Namibia and to a lesser extent Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and also Argentina where a group in Sarmiento speaks …

Feb 1, 2024 · Afrikaans developed in Africa, but over 90 percent of Afrikaans vocabulary draws from its parent language — Dutch — and it’s not spoken just in South Africa: It’s also spoken …

Oct 24, 2025 · Afrikaans language, West Germanic language of South Africa, developed from 17th-century Dutch, sometimes called Netherlandic, by the descendants of European (Dutch, …

Afrikaans 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 …

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Easy Afrikaans contains free online Afrikaans language courses. The lessons have audio recorded by native Afrikaans speakers. Easy Afrikaans will help you to start to learn the …

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Feb 6, 2025 · AFRIKAANS.US is your gateway to learn the Afrikaans language. It is aimed at beginner level language learners and more advanced speakers or if you plan to visit South …

Originating from the Dutch settlers in South Africa, it has grown into a unique and independent language spoken by millions. This article explores the intriguing journey of Afrikaans from its …

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