South African Genealogy
Afrikaans / Dutch to English Translation
A - E
|
Afrikaans Word |
English Translation |
|---|---|
| Afstammeling | Descendant |
| Agt | Eight |
| Agtien | Eighteen |
| Beëdigde | Sworn (given on oath) |
| Beeste | Cattle |
| Begrafnis | Burial |
| Begrafplaas | Cemetery |
| Bekend | known |
| Bekragtiging | Confirmation / Ratification |
| Beroep | Occupation |
| Blanke | White |
| Boedel | Estate |
| Boer | Farmer |
| Broeder | Brother |
| Broer | Brother |
| Buite-egtelike | Illegitimate |
| Bybel | Bible |
| Dertien | Thirteen |
| Diamante | Diamonds |
| Dogter | Daughter |
| Dominee | Minister / Reverend |
| Dood | Dead |
| Doopouers | God parents |
| Dorp | Town |
| Drie | Three |
| Duisend | Thousand |
| Een | One |
| Eggenoot | Husband / Spouse |
| Eggenote | Wife / Spouse |
| Egskeiding | Divorce |
| Elf | Eleven |
| Erf | Plot (ground) |
| Erf | Inherit |
| Erfgenaam | Heir |
| Erfgename | Heiress |
| Erflating | Bequest / legacy |
| Erfporsie | Inheritance |