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silly in Afrikaans

silly in Afrikaans is onnosel, verspot — silly means foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.

silly in Afrikaans

onnosel
adj
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
verspot
adj
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom

What does "silly" mean?

  1. adjective Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.
    "It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm."
  2. noun (informal) A foolish person, often used affectionately.
    "You forgot your keys again, you silly!"

silly in a sentence

  • It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm.
  • They spent the evening making silly faces for the camera.
  • You forgot your keys again, you silly!

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "silly" in Afrikaans?

"silly" in Afrikaans is onnosel, verspot. silly means: Foolish or lacking good sense; done or said in a way that invites laughter.

How do you use "silly" in a sentence?

Example: "It was silly to leave the windows open during the storm." In Afrikaans, "silly" is onnosel, verspot.

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

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "silly": onnosel, verspot.

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