Common Afrikaans Words for Travel
Basic Travel Vocabulary
- Reis – Travel
- Reisiger – Traveler
- Toer – Tour
- Toeris – Tourist
- Vakansie – Holiday / Vacation
- Bespreking – Reservation / Booking
- Paspoort – Passport
- Visum – Visa
- Kaart – Map / Ticket
Essential Questions and Phrases
- Waar is die …? – Where is the …?
- Hoe kom ek by …? – How do I get to …?
- Hoeveel kos dit? – How much does it cost?
- Ek het ‘n bespreking – I have a reservation
- Kan jy my help? – Can you help me?
Transport Vocabulary in Afrikaans
Types of Transport
- Vervoer – Transport
- Motor – Car
- Bus – Bus
- Trein – Train
- Vliegtuig – Airplane
- Taxi – Taxi
- Fiets – Bicycle
- Boot – Boat
- Motorsiklus – Motorcycle
At the Airport
- Lughawe – Airport
- Vluginligting – Flight information
- Inklok – Check-in
- Bagasie – Luggage
- Instapkaart – Boarding pass
- Vertrek – Departure
- Aankoms – Arrival
- Hek – Gate
Public Transport
- Busroete – Bus route
- Buskaartjie – Bus ticket
- Stasie – Station
- Treinkaartjie – Train ticket
- Spitsuur – Rush hour
- Vertrektye – Departure times
- Halte – Stop (bus/train)
Directions and Navigation
- Reguit – Straight ahead
- Links – Left
- Regs – Right
- Afrit – Exit
- Ingang – Entrance
- Uitgang – Exit (door/way out)
- Oorkant – Opposite
- Langs – Next to
- Om die draai – Around the corner
Useful Afrikaans Phrases for Travelers
- Ek wil ‘n kaartjie koop – I want to buy a ticket
- Hoe laat vertrek die trein? – What time does the train leave?
- Waar is die naaste bushalte? – Where is the nearest bus stop?
- Is daar ‘n taxi beskikbaar? – Is there a taxi available?
- Hoe lank neem dit om daar te kom? – How long does it take to get there?
Tips for Practicing Afrikaans Travel Vocabulary
- Use flashcards to memorize new words.
- Practice dialogues with language partners or AI tutors on platforms like Talkpal.
- Watch Afrikaans travel videos or listen to podcasts to hear the vocabulary in context.
- Write your own travel scenarios and try to use as many new words as possible.
Conclusion
Learning Afrikaans travel and transport vocabulary is a great way to boost your confidence and independence while exploring Afrikaans-speaking regions. These words and phrases will help you ask for directions, purchase tickets, and navigate different modes of transport with ease. For more tips and resources to enhance your Afrikaans skills, don’t forget to explore the Talkpal AI language learning blog. Safe travels and happy learning!
