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 a …

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) …

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 Africa, where …

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 in Namibia and …

Jan 11, 2025 · Afrikaans is a relatively young language, yet it is very old. It became an official language in South Africa (replacing Dutch) in 1925. With its roots in Medieval Dutch, Afrikaans and modern …

Afrikaans, a language rich in history and cultural significance, evolved from a range of influences, including Dutch, indigenous African languages, and languages of Asian laborers.

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 a …

Afrikaans is a West Germanic language that is spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia.

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 early roots to its …

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 Afrikaans language. It is …