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
animal
hond
morally reprehensible person — see also scoundrel
honde
animal
What does "dog" mean?
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noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
"Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide."
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noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
"Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame."
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noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
"Before lifting the beam, the carpenter checked that the dog was gripping the timber firmly."
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dog in a sentence
- Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide.
- The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning.
- Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame.
- "You dirty dog, you promised you would help me move house!" she said, laughing.
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: "Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide." 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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