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
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
verspot
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
What does "silly" mean?
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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."
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noun (informal) A foolish person, often used affectionately.
"You forgot your keys again, you silly!"
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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!
- Come here, you silly, and give me a hug.
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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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