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kaffir in Dutch

kaffir in Dutch is kaffer — kaffir means in Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.

kaffir in Dutch

kaffer

noun

(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, Namibia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person. [from 17th c.]

What does "kaffir" mean?

noun In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.
noun A member of the Nguni people of southern Africa, especially a Xhosa.
noun A black person.
noun A language spoken by the Nguni peoples of southern Africa, especially Xhosa.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "kaffir" in Dutch?

"kaffir" in Dutch is kaffer. kaffir means: In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.

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