Afrikaans words that can't be translated to any other language

Afrikaans words that can't be translated to any other language

There are simply some words in Afrikaans you cannot translate to any other language. 

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Afrikaans is so unique and adds so much colour to our lives! 


If you had to directly translate ‘springmielies’ then it would be jumping corn! However, it is popcorn!


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1. Trapsuutjie


Meaning: chameleon


2. Woefkardoes


Meaning: Doggy bag


3. Skoppelmaai


Meaning: Swing


4. Kattebak


Meaning: Boot


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Are there any words you would like to add to the list that would almost be impossible to translate

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