Confusing Afrikaans Words

    ðŸ“˜ Who this is for: CAPS, IEB, Cambridge students (FAL and SAL Grades 7–12) and adult Afrikaans learners.

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Confusing Afrikaans words – look in Afrikaans (lyk and kyk)

Many English speakers struggle with the words "lyk" and "kyk" because they both mean look in English. By the end of this lesson you will know when to use which one.


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