Saffer

Pronunciation: /ˈsæfər/

Definitions of saffer

noun a colloquial term used to refer to a person from South Africa

Example Sentences

A1 A saffer is a person from South Africa.

A2 The saffer at the restaurant recommended the local dish.

B1 I met a saffer while traveling in Cape Town.

B2 The saffer's accent was easy to recognize.

C1 The saffer community in London is quite large.

C2 The saffer culture is rich and diverse.

Examples of saffer in a Sentence

formal The saffer community in the city is known for their strong work ethic.

informal I met a group of saffers at the party last night, they were really fun to hang out with.

slang Hey saffer, what's up? You coming out with us tonight?

figurative She's a real saffer when it comes to managing her finances, always saving and investing wisely.

Grammatical Forms of saffer

• past tense: saffered
• plural: saffers
• comparative: more saffer
• superlative: most saffer
• present tense: saffers
• future tense: will saffer
• perfect tense: have saffered
• continuous tense: is saffering
• singular: saffer
• positive degree: saffer
• infinitive: to saffer
• gerund: saffering
• participle: saffering

Origin and Evolution of saffer

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Afrikaans

Story behind the word: The word 'saffer' is believed to have originated from South Africa, specifically from the Afrikaans language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a colloquial term for a person from South Africa, 'saffer' has evolved to be a more widely recognized term for a South African individual, regardless of their specific ethnic or cultural background.