dear in Afrikaans
dear in Afrikaans is beste — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.
dear in Afrikaans
beste
formal way of addressing
What does "dear" mean?
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adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
"My dear old neighbour always brings us tomatoes from her garden."
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adj Costly; expensive.
"I loved the coat, but it was far too dear for me."
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adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
"Dear Mrs Patel, thank you for your quick reply to my message."
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intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
"Dear me, is that the time? I must run."
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dear in a sentence
- My dear old neighbour always brings us tomatoes from her garden.
- She's a dear friend of mine.
- I loved the coat, but it was far too dear for me.
- Fresh strawberries are always dearer in the middle of winter.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dear" in Afrikaans?
"dear" in Afrikaans is beste. dear means: Regarded with deep affection or love.
How do you use "dear" in a sentence?
Example: "My dear old neighbour always brings us tomatoes from her garden." In Afrikaans, "dear" is beste.
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