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gossip in Afrikaans

gossip in Afrikaans is skinderbek, skinderaar — gossip means casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

gossip in Afrikaans

skinderbek
noun
person
skinderaar
noun
person

What does "gossip" mean?

  1. noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
    "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger."
  2. noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
    "He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him."
  3. verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.
    "They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour."

gossip in a sentence

  • The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger.
  • She never believes gossip without checking the facts.
  • He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him.
  • They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gossip" in Afrikaans?

"gossip" in Afrikaans is skinderbek, skinderaar. gossip means: Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

How do you use "gossip" in a sentence?

Example: "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger." In Afrikaans, "gossip" is skinderbek, skinderaar.

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

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "gossip": skinderbek, skinderaar.

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