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Discover Unique South African Phrases

Test your knowledge of fascinating phrases from South Africa! This quiz will challenge you to decipher meanings behind intriguing expressions that capture the essence of local culture.

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Learn about expressions that reflect everyday life
Perfect for language lovers and culture enthusiasts

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1. Does vlerksleep mean:

A. A bird in flight

B. The bird has a broken wing

C. To court/woo a girl

2. Does bemin mean:

A. To endear yourself to someone

B. To be in love with someone

C. To be well liked

3. Does sy twak is nat mean:

A. To stand no chance

B. it’s raining

C. The tobacco must be left to dry

4. Does wors in ’n hondehoek soek mean:

A. Wasted effort

B. To defeat someone

C. To understand someone

5. Does in die tredmeule loop mean:

A. A form of punishment

B. A dull task

C. Exercising in a gym

6. Does druiwe na die Boland toe stuur mean:

A. To do something unnecessary

B. Something you do after a poor harvest

C. Where grape juice is made

7. Does lag soos a boer met tandpyn mean:

A. Forced or bitter laugh

B. A belly laugh

C. Laughing into your hands

8. Does die kêreltjie met die kurkhoed soen mean:

A. To enjoy kissing men who wear hats

B. you’re very friendly

C. To abuse alcohol

9. Does elke moer wil ’n ertappel wees mean:

A. Someone who loves potatoes

B. I’m good enough

C. We all want to be the best

10. Does ’n kooltjie vuur kom haal mean:

A. it’s winter

B. A quick visit

C. I’m on my way

11. Does klein klippies rond skop mean:

A. Kicking stones is fun

B. Practice makes perfect

C. you’re wasting your time on trivial things

12. Does dis alles net lippetaal mean:

A. it’s all talk

B. The audience doesn’t know sign language

C. Something than can’t be said out loud

13. Does ’n derde gelui wees mean:

A. Be a slowcoach

B. To consider a matter carefully

C. To struggle to wake up in the morning

14. Does jou stokperdjie ry mean:

A. A children’s game

B. Discussing your favourite topic or interest

C. To miss your childhood

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