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
person
skinderaar
person
What does "gossip" mean?
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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."
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noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
"He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him."
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verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.
"They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour."
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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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