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nickname in Afrikaans

nickname in Afrikaans is bynaam, volksnaam — nickname means an informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

nickname in Afrikaans

bynaam
noun
familiar, invented given name
volksnaam
noun
familiar, invented given name

What does "nickname" mean?

  1. noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
    "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair."
  2. verb To give someone or something a nickname.
    "They nicknamed the old car "the Beast"."

nickname in a sentence

  • His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair.
  • They nicknamed the old car "the Beast".

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "nickname" in Afrikaans?

"nickname" in Afrikaans is bynaam, volksnaam. nickname means: An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

How do you use "nickname" in a sentence?

Example: "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair." In Afrikaans, "nickname" is bynaam, volksnaam.

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

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "nickname": bynaam, volksnaam.

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