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chicken in Afrikaans

chicken in Afrikaans is hoender, haan, hen — chicken means a common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.

chicken in Afrikaans

hoender
noun
bird
haan
noun masculine
bird
hen
noun feminine
bird

What does "chicken" mean?

  1. noun A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
    "They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house."
  2. noun The meat of this bird, eaten as food.
    "We grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner."
  3. noun (informal) A cowardly person.
    "Don't be such a chicken — just ask her to dance!"
  4. adj (informal) Cowardly; afraid to do something.
    "He felt chicken about confronting his boss."
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chicken in a sentence

  • They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house.
  • The chickens ran across the farmyard as soon as they heard the bucket.
  • We grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner.
  • The soup was made with chicken stock and fresh herbs.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "chicken" in Afrikaans?
"chicken" in Afrikaans is hoender, haan, hen. chicken means: A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
How do you use "chicken" in a sentence?
Example: "They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house." In Afrikaans, "chicken" is hoender, haan, hen.
Are there other ways to say "chicken" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 3 translations listed for "chicken": hoender, haan, hen.
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