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nation in Afrikaans

nation in Afrikaans is nasie, volk — nation means a large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.

nation in Afrikaans

nasie
noun
community of people
volk
noun
community of people

What does "nation" mean?

  1. noun A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
    "The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions."
  2. noun A country, especially as a political and territorial unit.
    "Every nation in the tournament sent its best players to compete."
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nation in a sentence

  • The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions.
  • The nation came together to mourn the loss of the beloved leader.
  • Every nation in the tournament sent its best players to compete.
  • The island nation relies on fishing and tourism to support its people.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "nation" in Afrikaans?
"nation" in Afrikaans is nasie, volk. nation means: A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
How do you use "nation" in a sentence?
Example: "The Welsh nation is proud of its language, its music and its traditions." In Afrikaans, "nation" is nasie, volk.
Are there other ways to say "nation" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "nation": nasie, volk.
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