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shepherd in Afrikaans

shepherd in Afrikaans is skaapwagter, herder — shepherd means a person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.

shepherd in Afrikaans

skaapwagter
noun
a person who tends sheep
herder
noun
someone who watches over or guides

What does "shepherd" mean?

  1. noun A person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.
    "The shepherd led his flock down from the hills before the storm hit."
  2. noun Someone who watches over, guides, or takes responsibility for other people.
    "As team lead, she saw herself as a shepherd for the newer staff."
  3. verb To guide, look after, or lead people or a process carefully.
    "The tour guide shepherded the group safely through the crowded market."

shepherd in a sentence

  • The shepherd led his flock down from the hills before the storm hit.
  • As team lead, she saw herself as a shepherd for the newer staff.
  • The pastor spoke of shepherding his congregation through hard times.
  • The tour guide shepherded the group safely through the crowded market.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shepherd" in Afrikaans?

"shepherd" in Afrikaans is skaapwagter, herder. shepherd means: A person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.

How do you use "shepherd" in a sentence?

Example: "The shepherd led his flock down from the hills before the storm hit." In Afrikaans, "shepherd" is skaapwagter, herder.

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

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "shepherd": skaapwagter, herder.

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