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a language spoken in South Africa and Namibia, derived from Dutch and characterized by its use of the Latin alphabet
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The Afrikaans language originated from Dutch and is spoken in South Africa and Namibia.
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I've been learning Afrikaans to better communicate with my South African friends.
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My aunt speaks Afrikaans like a pro, she's been living in Cape Town for years.
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Learning a new language like Afrikaans can open up a whole new world of opportunities.