Afrikaans to English Translator
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About Afrikaans
Afrikaans is a West Germanic language that evolved from Dutch settlers' dialects in the Cape Colony during the 17th and 18th centuries. Spoken by approximately 7 million native speakers, it is one of South Africa's eleven official languages and is also widely used in Namibia. Afrikaans uses the Latin alphabet and has a simplified grammar compared to Dutch.
Afrikaans is notable for being one of the youngest languages in the world to gain official status. Its development was significantly influenced by Malay, Portuguese, indigenous Khoisan languages, and Bantu languages, making it a fascinating example of language contact and evolution. Despite its colonial origins, Afrikaans has a vibrant literary tradition and is the only Germanic language native to Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Afrikaans
- How do I translate Afrikaans to English?
- Paste your Afrikaans text into the translator above and the English translation appears instantly. You can also upload documents or use speech input.
- Is the Afrikaans to English translator free?
- Yes — translating Afrikaans to English on Polytranslator is free and requires no signup. Longer texts and document translation are available on the Pro plan.
- What is Afrikaans?
- Afrikaans is a West Germanic language that evolved from Dutch settlers' dialects in the Cape Colony during the 17th and 18th centuries. Spoken by approximately 7 million native speakers, it is one of South Africa's eleven official languages and is also widely used in Namibia. Afrikaans uses the Latin alphabet and has a simplified grammar compared to Dutch.
- What languages can I translate Afrikaans to?
- You can translate Afrikaans to English, Dutch, and Zulu, and 230+ other languages using Polytranslator.
- How many people speak Afrikaans?
- Afrikaans has approximately 7 million speakers worldwide.
- Is the Afrikaans translator free?
- Yes, Polytranslator's Afrikaans translator is free to use. You can translate up to 50 texts per day without an account, or sign in for 150 per day.