Collocations of Namlish

lekker braai
Frequency: 80 %

That was a lekker braai we had last weekend.

braai meat
Frequency: 70 %

We're having braai meat for dinner tonight.

bakkie load
Frequency: 60 %

He brought a bakkie load of firewood for the bonfire.

kombi taxi
Frequency: 50 %

I took a kombi taxi to get to town quickly.

veld fire
Frequency: 45 %

The firefighters worked hard to contain the veld fire.

Idiomatic Expressions for Namlish

  • Phrase: Namlish accent
    Meaning: a distinct accent that combines elements of Namibian languages with English pronunciation
    Usage: His Namlish accent was noticeable when he spoke, with a mix of English and Afrikaans sounds.