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dog in Afrikaans

dog in Afrikaans is hond, honde — dog means a domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

dog in Afrikaans

hond
noun
animal
hond
noun
morally reprehensible person — see also scoundrel
honde
noun
animal

What does "dog" mean?

  1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
    "The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning."
  2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
    "He called his old business partner a dog for backing out of the deal."
  3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
    "The crew tightened the dogs on the hatch before the storm hit."

dog in a sentence

  • The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning.
  • They adopted a rescue dog from the local shelter.
  • He called his old business partner a dog for backing out of the deal.
  • The crew tightened the dogs on the hatch before the storm hit.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dog" in Afrikaans?

"dog" in Afrikaans is hond, honde. dog means: A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

How do you use "dog" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning." In Afrikaans, "dog" is hond, honde.

Are there other ways to say "dog" in Afrikaans?

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "dog": hond, honde.

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