No. 746 in Afrikaans

man

The Afrikaans word "man" means "husband" or "man" in English.

In a sentence

Die man werk in die tuin.
The man is working in the garden.
In this sentence, 'man' refers to an adult male individual.
Moet asseblief nie bekommer, my goeie man!
Please don't worry, my good man!
Here, 'man' is used as a term to address someone kindly or politely.
Man, die kos is heerlik!
Wow, the food is delicious!
In this context, 'man' is used as an interjection to express emphasis or surprise.

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