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Afrikaans Genealogical Word List (view source)
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This list contains Afrikaans words with their English translations. The words included here are those that you are likely to find in genealogical sources. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Afrikaans-English dictionary. Afrikaans is a Germanic language derived from several European languages, primarily Dutch. Many of the words resemble Dutch, Flemish, and German words. Consequently, the [[ | This list contains Afrikaans words with their English translations. The words included here are those that you are likely to find in genealogical sources. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Afrikaans-English dictionary. Afrikaans is a Germanic language derived from several European languages, primarily Dutch. Many of the words resemble Dutch, Flemish, and German words. Consequently, the [[German Word List|German Genealogical Word List]] and [[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word List]] may also be useful to you. Some Afrikaans records contain Latin words. See the [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin Genealogical Word List]]. Afrikaans is spoken in South Africa and Namibia and by many families who live in other countries in eastern and southern Africa, especially in Zimbabwe. Most early South African records are written in Dutch, while a smaller number are written in French and German. After 1795 many were written in English. Afrikaans did not become an official language until 1925. Afrikaans and English are now the official languages of South Africa. Seventeen official African languages are also spoken. | ||
== Language Characteristics == | == Language Characteristics == | ||
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a b c* d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z | a b c* d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z | ||
:<nowiki>*</nowiki>The letter '''c''' was used in place-names and personal names but not in general Afrikaans words until 1985. The letters '''ê''', '''ë''', and '''ô''' are also used in some Afrikaans words. | :<nowiki>*</nowiki>The letter '''c''' was used in place-names and personal names but not in general Afrikaans words until 1985. The letters '''ê''', '''ë''', and '''ô''' are also used in some Afrikaans words. | ||
If an '''’n''' appears with a word, it indicates the English article ''a'' or ''an''. For example, ''rak, ’n'' means ''a rack''. ''Rok, ’n'' means ''a dress''. | If an '''’n''' appears with a word, it indicates the English article ''a'' or ''an''. For example, ''rak, ’n'' means ''a rack''. ''Rok, ’n'' means ''a dress''. | ||
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This word list is alphabetized according to English alphabetical order. | This word list is alphabetized according to English alphabetical order. | ||
In Afrikaans indexes of surnames or of places, it is important to note that prefixes such as ''van der, de,'' or ''ter'', and so forth are considered in alphabetization.For example, ''De Wetsdorp ''would come before ''van de Merwe ''or ''v/d Merwe''. | In Afrikaans indexes of surnames or of places, it is important to note that prefixes such as ''van der, de,'' or ''ter'', and so forth are considered in alphabetization.For example, ''De Wetsdorp ''would come before ''van de Merwe ''or ''v/d Merwe''. | ||
=== Spelling === | === Spelling === | ||
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d used for t | d used for t | ||
t used for ''d'' or ''dt'' | t used for ''d'' or ''dt'' | ||
i used for j | i used for j | ||
v used for ''w ''or ''f'' | v used for ''w ''or ''f'' | ||
p used for b | p used for b | ||
y used for ''i'' or ''j'' | y used for ''i'' or ''j'' | ||
== Additional Resources == | == Additional Resources == | ||
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In the Subject Search, look under AFRIKAANS LANGUAGE - DICTIONARIES. | In the Subject Search, look under AFRIKAANS LANGUAGE - DICTIONARIES. | ||
In the Locality Search, look under SOUTH AFRICA - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | In the Locality Search, look under SOUTH AFRICA - LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | ||
== Key Words == | |||
To find and use specific types of Afrikaans records, you will need to know some key words in Afrikaans. This section gives key genealogical terms in English and the Afrikaans words with the same or similar meanings. For example, in the first column you will find the English word ''marriage''. In the second column you will find Afrikaans words with meanings such as ''marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, legitimate, joined,'' and other words used in Afrikaans records to indicate marriage. | To find and use specific types of Afrikaans records, you will need to know some key words in Afrikaans. This section gives key genealogical terms in English and the Afrikaans words with the same or similar meanings. For example, in the first column you will find the English word ''marriage''. In the second column you will find Afrikaans words with meanings such as ''marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, legitimate, joined,'' and other words used in Afrikaans records to indicate marriage. | ||
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== General Word List == | |||
This general word list includes words commonly seen in genealogical sources. Numbers, months, and days of the week are listed both here and in separate sections that follow this list. In this list, optional versions of Afrikaans words or variable endings (such as some plural or feminine endings), are given in parentheses. Parentheses in the English column clarify the definition. | This general word list includes words commonly seen in genealogical sources. Numbers, months, and days of the week are listed both here and in separate sections that follow this list. In this list, optional versions of Afrikaans words or variable endings (such as some plural or feminine endings), are given in parentheses. Parentheses in the English column clarify the definition. | ||