Afrikaans dialect

Afrikaans

A West Germanic language descended from 17th-century Cape Dutch, with substantial substrate from Khoisan, Malay, and Bantu languages. One of the official languages of South Africa and widely spoken in Namibia.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Afrikaans?

Afrikaans is a dialect of Afrikaans.

Which region is Afrikaans associated with?

Afrikaans is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.