Afrikaner

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkənər/

Definitions of Afrikaner

noun a member of the white Afrikaans-speaking population of South Africa, descended from Dutch, French, and German settlers

Example Sentences

A1 The Afrikaner man greeted me warmly.

A2 Many Afrikaners speak both Afrikaans and English fluently.

B1 The Afrikaner community has a rich cultural heritage.

B2 Afrikaners played a significant role in the history of South Africa.

C1 The Afrikaner political party has been influential in shaping government policies.

C2 Afrikaners have made important contributions to literature and art in South Africa.

Examples of Afrikaner in a Sentence

formal The Afrikaner community played a significant role in shaping the history of South Africa.

informal I have a few Afrikaner friends who are really proud of their heritage.

slang Some people mistakenly think all Afrikaners are the same, but that's not true.

figurative The Afrikaner spirit of resilience and determination is truly inspiring.

Grammatical Forms of Afrikaner

• plural: Afrikaners
• comparative: more Afrikaner
• superlative: most Afrikaner
• present tense: Afrikaner
• future tense: will Afrikaner
• perfect tense: have Afrikanered
• continuous tense: is Afrikanering
• singular: Afrikaner
• positive degree: Afrikaner
• infinitive: to Afrikaner
• gerund: Afrikanering
• participle: Afrikanered

Origin and Evolution of Afrikaner

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'Afrikaner' originated from Dutch and means 'African'. It was initially used to refer to the descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Afrikaner' came to specifically refer to white South Africans of Dutch descent, emphasizing their cultural and linguistic ties to the Netherlands.