South African Genealogy
Afrikaans / Dutch to English Translation
L - R
| Afrikaans Word | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Meerderjarig | A major (in age) |
| Meester | Master |
| Minderjarig | A minor (in age) |
| Moeder | Mother |
| Mondig | A Major (of age) |
| Myn | Mine |
| Naam | Name |
| Neef | Nephew |
| Neentien | Nineteen |
| Nege | Nine |
| Niggie | Niece |
| Ongetroud | Unmarried |
| Ongetrouwd | Unmarried |
| Onmondige | A Minor (under age) |
| Onroerende | Immoveable |
| Oom | Uncle |
| Oorlog | War |
| Os | Ox |
| Ouderdom | Age |
| Ouders | Parents |
| Ouers | Parents |
| Ouma | Grandmother |
| Oumagrootjie | Great Grandmother |
| Oupa | Grandfather |
| Oupagrootjie | Great Grandfather |
| Overledene | Deceased |
| Perd | Horse |
| Plaas | Farm |
| Plek | Place |
| Ras | Race |
| Roerende | Moveable |