Understanding the names of different beverages in Afrikaans can be both fun and educational. Whether you are learning the language for travel, work, or personal interest, knowing how to order and talk about drinks can be quite useful. In this article, we will explore the vocabulary for both cold and warm beverages in Afrikaans, providing you with definitions and example sentences to aid your understanding.

Koue Drankies (Cold Beverages)

Water – Water
Ek drink elke dag ‘n glas water.

Sap – Juice
Sy hou daarvan om lemoen sap te drink in die oggend.

Vrugtesap – Fruit juice
Hulle het vars vrugtesap by die kafee.

Melk – Milk
Melk is goed vir jou bene.

Ystee – Iced tea
Ons het ystee by die partytjie bedien.

Koeldrank – Soft drink/Soda
Hulle het verskeie geure van koeldrank by die winkel.

Lemoenkoeldrank – Orange soda
Ek verkies lemoenkoeldrank bo koladrank.

Milkshake – Milkshake
Sy het ‘n aarbei milkshake bestel.

Joghurt – Yogurt
Joghurt is ‘n gesonde keuse vir ontbyt.

Vrugtesmoothie – Fruit smoothie
Sy maak elke oggend ‘n vrugtesmoothie.

Minerale water – Mineral water
Ek hou daarvan om minerale water te drink na ‘n oefensessie.

Kokoswater – Coconut water
Kokoswater is baie verfrissend op ‘n warm dag.

Sportdrank – Sports drink
Hy drink ‘n sportdrank na sy oefensessie.

Vrugte-ys – Fruit ice
Kinders hou daarvan om vrugte-ys in die somer te eet.

More Cold Beverage Vocabulary

Gaskoeldrank – Carbonated drink
Gaskoeldrank het gewoonlik baie suiker.

Kaffeïen-vrye drankie – Caffeine-free drink
Sy drink ‘n kaffeïen-vrye drankie in die aand.

Skroppie – Slushie
Hy het ‘n aarbei skroppie gekoop by die winkel.

Ysblokkie – Ice cube
Voeg ‘n ysblokkie by jou drankie om dit koud te hou.

Frappé – Frappé
Ek wil graag ‘n sjokolade frappé hê.

Roomys – Ice cream
Ons het roomys geëet op die strand.

Warm Drankies (Warm Beverages)

Koffie – Coffee
Ek begin my dag met ‘n koppie koffie.

Tee – Tea
Sy drink elke aand ‘n koppie tee voor sy gaan slaap.

Warm sjokolade – Hot chocolate
Na die skaats, het ons warm sjokolade gedrink.

Kruietee – Herbal tea
Kruietee is baie kalmerend.

Groentee – Green tea
Groentee het baie antioksidante.

Swarttee – Black tea
Swarttee gee my baie energie in die oggend.

Wittee – White tea
Wittee het ‘n baie sagte smaak.

Chai – Chai
Ek geniet ‘n koppie chai met kaneel.

Latte – Latte
Sy het ‘n vanielje latte by die kafee bestel.

Espresso – Espresso
Hy drink ‘n espresso vir ‘n vinnige energie boost.

Macchiato – Macchiato
Macchiato is ‘n sterk koffie met ‘n bietjie melk.

Cappuccino – Cappuccino
Ek hou daarvan om ‘n cappuccino na ete te drink.

Mocha – Mocha
Mocha kombineer die beste van koffie en sjokolade.

Vlapper – Frothy milk
Voeg vlapper by jou koffie vir ‘n romerige smaak.

More Warm Beverage Vocabulary

Affogato – Affogato
Affogato is ‘n kombinasie van espresso en roomys.

Karamel macchiato – Caramel macchiato
Sy het ‘n karamel macchiato by die kafee bestel.

Americano – Americano
Americano is ‘n verdunde espresso met water.

Koffie verkeerd – Café au lait
Koffie verkeerd is ‘n mengsel van koffie en melk.

Melkskommel – Milk froth
Melkskommel maak jou koffie ekstra romerig.

Melktee – Milk tea
Melktee is gewild in baie Asiatiese lande.

Sjokolade melk – Chocolate milk
Kinders hou van sjokolade melk as ‘n soet bederf.

Karamel latte – Caramel latte
Karamel latte is ‘n gewilde keuse by koffie winkels.

Gekruide chai – Spiced chai
Gekruide chai het ‘n warm en aromatiese geur.

Hawermelk latte – Oat milk latte
Hawermelk latte is ‘n goeie alternatief vir mense met laktose-onverdraagsaamheid.

Geklopte room – Whipped cream
Voeg geklopte room by jou warm sjokolade vir ekstra soetigheid.

Learning the names of these beverages in Afrikaans not only enhances your vocabulary but also helps you immerse yourself more deeply into the culture. Whether you are ordering at a café or simply discussing your favorite drinks with friends, this knowledge can make your conversations more engaging and authentic. Enjoy practicing these new words, and don’t hesitate to use them in your daily interactions!