Afrikaans vocab

meganismes

mechanisms

aanleer

to learn or acquire skills

gesinsprombleme

family problems or issues

lkonflik

conflict or disagreement

hanteer

to handle or manage

wys

to show or demonstrate

dapper

brave or courageous

moed

courage

versigtig

cautious or careful

tentatief

not certain or hesitant

selfvertroue

a belief in one's abilities or qualities

tou

a rope or cord, often used for tying or securing things.

spinnekopweb

a structure made by spiders for trapping prey.

vergelyk

to compare two or more things to note similarities and differences.

ondersteuring

the act of supporting or assisting something or someone

vasgevaring

the act of being held or secured firmly in place.

wa

a term used to denote a situation of being alert or cautious, often used in the context of being attentive to one's surroundings.

argumente

reasons or evidence put forward to support an assertion or claim.

tentatief

not definite or final; provisional.

weer

a term meaning "again" or "back" in Afrikaans, often used to indicate repetition or return.

stadig

a term meaning "slow" in Afrikaans, often used to describe a lack of speed or a deliberate pace.

waarin

a term meaning "in which" in Afrikaans, often used to indicate location or position.

geblameer

a term meaning "to blame" in Afrikaans, commonly used to assign responsibility for a fault or mistake.

bekommerde

a term meaning "worried" or "concerned" in Afrikaans, often used to describe feelings of anxiety or unease.

ontsnap

a term meaning "to escape" in Afrikaans, typically used to describe the act of breaking free from confinement or control.

gefokus

a term meaning "focused" in Afrikaans, often used to describe having a clear and concentrated mindset or attention on a task.

vordering

a term meaning "progress" in Afrikaans, typically used to describe advancement or development in various contexts.

digvorm

a term meaning "poetic form" in Afrikaans, referring to the structure or arrangement of poetry.

vaste

a term meaning "fixed" or "established" in Afrikaans, often used to describe something that is set or unchanging.

digter

a term meaning "poet" in Afrikaans, referring to a person who composes poetry.

identifiseer

a term meaning "to identify" in Afrikaans, referring to the act of recognizing or establishing the identity of someone or something.

Die digter gebruik

the poet uses

Hierdie woord/beeld dui op

this word/image indicates

Die funksie van [tegniek] is om

the function of [techinque] is to

‘[Woord]’ beklemtoon die

[word] emphasizes the

Die spreker voel

the speaker feels

Die atmosfeer is

the atmosphere

Ek dink die gedig wys dat

i think the poem shows that

Dit is belangrik omdat

this is important because

Die beeldspraak dra by tot die betekenis omdat

the imagery adds to the meaning because

“Al verstaan ek nie elke woord nie, wys die digter se gebruik van beeldspraak dat die tema emosioneel is

Even if I don’t understand every word, the poet’s use of imagery shows that the theme is emotional.

taai

tough or sticky

alleenplasing

a technique in poetry where a word or phrase is isolated for emphasis.

opgewondenheid

a feeling of excitement or enthusiasm.

swaarmoedigheid

a state of gloom or melancholy.

teleurstelling

a feeling of disappointment or letdown.

vrolikheid

a state of happiness or cheerfulness.

vul

to fill or make full, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

draal

to delay or procrastinate; to be slow in doing something.

aanduiding

a designation or indication that points to something or gives direction.

smiddae

the period of the afternoon

sinvolle

meaningful or significant

vanaf

from or since a certain point in time

tekens

symbols or signs that convey meaning or represent something

gemoedstoestand

emotional state or mood

regressie

regression

waar

a word meaning "where" in Afrikaans, used to inquire about location.

beskou

to consider or regard

enige

a word meaning "any" in Afrikaans, often used in questions or negative statements.

raakpunte

points of contact or touching points, often used in discussions or comparisons.

ooreenkomste

similarities or agreements between items or concepts.

omstandighede

conditions or circumstances surrounding a situation.

egter

however or nevertheless, often used to introduce a contrasting statement.