Ethan (7F2) & Catherine (7P2) introduce us to Afrikaans
Thank you Ethan (7F2) and Catherine (7P2) for your mother's literacy contribution - (Verse 3 of the Afrikaans version of the South Africa National Anthem):
We are also so grateful to Mary-Anne, Greig, Leszek and Natalie for educating us about the variety of and interplay within the South African languages:
Listen here to Mary-Anne' telling you about interesting South African words and their origins:
Some of Greig's favourite South African words....
Hadeda
- Eish
- Robots - Traffic Lights
- Now now and just now (good luck with this one)
- Fundi
- Kiff
- Kumba - Home in Shona
- Bhejane - Rhino in Zulu
- Bunny Chow