freeflir29 0 #26 October 9, 2005 QuoteOh you didn't! These guys are warriors. They have a sense of humor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrelr 0 #27 October 11, 2005 Not "Flace", but "vleis". Pronounced the same way. means "meat". Definitely not PC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverton 0 #28 October 11, 2005 Quote Clay, Good Morning: Goeie more: Goedenmorgen Good afternoon: Goeie Middag: Goedenmiddag Good Evening: Goeie Naand: Goedenavond How are you: Hoe gaan dit?: Hou gaat het met u? I'm fine thanks: Dit gaan goed dankie: Het gaat goed, dankjewel. Nice to meet you: Aangename kennis: Aangenaam kennis te maken Mr: Meneer: Meneer Mrs: Mevrou: Mevrouw Thanks: Dankie: Dankjewel Goodbye: totsiens: Tot ziens The G sound in all of the words is a heavy, back of the throat sound, not a "soft" g as in the english word: good. You can also learn dutch. Similar to afrikaans I added the dutch translation to your list ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Using your droque to gain stability is a bad habit, Especially when you are jumping a sport rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #29 October 11, 2005 Stats in South Africa Total Population 30 310 million adults (Over the age of 16. 75.2% are Black 13.6% are white 8.6% are coloured and 2.6% are Indian 74.8% can read or understand English 38.6% can read or understand Afrikaans 19.9% can read or understand Xhosa 31.2% can read or understand Zulu This is duplicated Hint. Take what Peej said. The other stuff is rude. To a girl: Jy is mooi - You are pretty Jy = You Ek = Me/I Is = are (Pronounced like b[ui]scuit) Anyway, yes they will speak English and can communicate well. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #30 October 11, 2005 These questions about South Africa were posted on a South African Tourism Website and were answered by the website owner. Some really useful travel tips... Q: Does it ever get windy in South Africa? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK) A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die. Q: Will I be able to see elephants in the street? (USA) A: Depends how much you've been drinking. Q: I want to walk from Durban to Cape Town - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden) A: Sure, it's only two thousand kilometers take lots of water... Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in South Africa? (Sweden) A: So it's true what they say about Swedes. Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in South Africa? Can you send me a list of them in JHB, Cape Town, Knysna and Jeffrey's Bay? (UK) A: What did your last slave die of? Q: Can you give me some information about Koala Bear racing in South Africa? (USA) A: Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the pacific. A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe which does not..oh forget it. Sure, the Koala Bear racing is every Tuesday night in Hillbrow. Come naked. Q: Which direction is north in South Africa? (USA) A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions. Q: Can I bring cutlery into South Africa? (UK) A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do. Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA) A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Hillbrow, straight after the Koala Bear races. Come naked. Q: Do you have perfume in South Africa? (France) A: No, WE don't stink. Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in South Africa? (USA) A: Anywhere where a significant number of Americans gather. Q: Can you tell me the regions in South Africa where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy) A: Yes, gay nightclubs Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in South Africa? (France) A: Only at Christmas. Q: Are there killer bees in South Africa? (Germany) A: Not yet, but for you, we'll import them. Q: Are there supermarkets in Cape Town and is milk available all year round? A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegan hunter-gatherers. Milk is illegal. Q: Please send a list of all doctors in South Africa who can dispense rattlesnake serum. USA) A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca, which is where YOU come from. All South African snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets. Q: I was in South Africa in 1969, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Hillbrow. Can you help? (USA) A: Yes, but you will probably still have to pay her by the hour. Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA) A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #31 October 11, 2005 QuoteQuote Clay, Good Morning: Goeie more: Goedenmorgen Good afternoon: Goeie Middag: Goedenmiddag Good Evening: Goeie Naand: Goedenavond How are you: Hoe gaan dit?: Hou gaat het met u? I'm fine thanks: Dit gaan goed dankie: Het gaat goed, dankjewel. Nice to meet you: Aangename kennis: Aangenaam kennis te maken Mr: Meneer: Meneer Mrs: Mevrou: Mevrouw Thanks: Dankie: Dankjewel Goodbye: totsiens: Tot ziens The G sound in all of the words is a heavy, back of the throat sound, not a "soft" g as in the english word: good. You can also learn dutch. Similar to afrikaans I added the dutch translation to your list Nice one! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #32 October 11, 2005 Just goes to show that there are stupid people everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #33 October 11, 2005 Thought some of them were really cool. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
