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Afrikaans Vocabulary - Fruits

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In this lesson, we will learn Afrikaans vocabulary related to fruits. Learning the names of fruits in Afrikaans will help you improve your vocabulary and allow you to communicate more effectively with native speakers. Besides, knowing the names of fruits in Afrikaans will give you insights into the culture and way of life of the people who speak it.

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Vocabulary

Here are some basic vocabulary words related to fruits:

Afrikaans	Pronunciation	English
Pitte	[ˈpɪtə]	Stones
Vrugte	[ˈfrʏxtə]	Fruits
Apel	[ˈɑpəl]	Apple
Perske	[ˈpɛrskə]	Peach
Pera	[ˈpɛra]	Pear
Pruim	[prœyəm]	Plum
Druif	[drœyəf]	Grape
Sinaasappel	[ sɪnaːsɑpəl]	Orange
Vye	[fəi]	Figs
Pynappel	[ˈpəjnɑpəl]	Pineapple
Watermeloen	[ˈvɑtərməˈlun]	Watermelon

Usage

Now, let's see some examples of the usage of these words in context. This dialogue will take place at a fruit stand:

• Verkoper: Goeie dag, hoe kan ek u help? ([Good day, how can I assist you?])
• Koper: Kan ek asseblief 'n paar appels koop? ([Can I please buy some apples?])
• Verkoper: Ja, sekerlik. Hier is die appels. ( [Yes, certainly. Here are the apples.])
• Koper: Hoeveel kos dit per kilogram? ([How much does it cost per kilogram?])
• Verkoper: Dit kos R25 per kilogram. ([It costs R25 per kilogram.])
• Koper: Dankie. Kan ek ook 'n paar pere koop? ([Thank you. Can I also buy some pears?])
• Verkoper: Natuurlik. Hier is die pere. ([Of course. Here are the pears.])

In this dialogue, we can see how simple it is to use Afrikaans words related to fruits in a daily life situation. Fruits are an important part of the South African diet, and it's essential to be able to communicate about them effectively.

Cultural Notes

South Africa is home to some of the most delicious and exotic fruits. The country is known for producing a large quantity of fruits like oranges, apples, pears, grapes, guavas, litchis, mangoes, pineapples, and many more.

South Africa is also known for having a thriving agricultural industry that contributes significantly to the country's economy. The industry is made up of small-scale farmers and large agribusinesses, and it's estimated that agriculture employs over a million people in South Africa.

If you ever visit South Africa, be sure to visit a local fruit market or supermarket to discover the range of fruits available. Trying out exotic fruits can be a great way to experience the local culture.

Practice

To improve your Afrikaans Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also practice with the [Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] section on the Polyglot Club website.

Sources

• Learn Afrikaans online with games and flashcards
• Afrikaans Vocabulary - Fruits
• Afrikaans picture dictionaries for learning vocabulary

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