Contacts & SNS

1. Wat is jou nommer?

   What is your number?

   Usage

   Common way to ask for someone's phone number

   Grammar Note

   "nommer" comes from Dutch "nummer". Afrikaans often shifts Dutch "u" to "o"

2. Kan ons in aanraking bly?

   Can we stay in touch?

   Usage

   Suggesting to keep in touch with a new acquaintance

   Grammar Note

   "in aanraking bly" is an idiom meaning "to stay in contact". "aanraking" means touch/contact

3. Hier is my besigheidskaartjie

   Here is my business card

   Usage

   Presenting your business card in a professional setting

   Grammar Note

   "besigheidskaartjie" compounds "besigheid" (business) + "kaartjie" (little card)

4. My e-posadres is...

   My email address is...

   Usage

   Sharing your email address

   Grammar Note

   "e-pos" is short for "elektroniese pos" (electronic mail). "adres" is identical to Dutch

5. Ek het WhatsApp

   I have WhatsApp

   Usage

   Offering to connect via WhatsApp

   Grammar Note

   WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging app in South Africa

6. Volg my op Instagram

   Follow me on Instagram

   Usage

   Inviting someone to follow you on social media

   Grammar Note

   "volg" is simplified from Dutch "volgen" (to follow). Afrikaans drops verb endings

7. Wanneer gaan jy huis toe?

   When are you going home?

   Usage

   Asking a traveler when they are heading home

   Grammar Note

   "huis toe" means "homeward". "toe" is a directional postposition (towards)

8. Kom besoek my as jy Kaapstad besoek

   Come visit me when you visit Cape Town

   Usage

   Inviting a traveler to visit when they are in Cape Town

   Grammar Note

   "as" is a conjunction meaning "when" or "if" depending on context

9. Dit was 'n plesier om jou te ontmoet

   It was a pleasure to meet you

   Usage

   A polite farewell phrase after meeting someone

   Grammar Note

   "om...te" introduces infinitives. "ontmoet" is simplified from Dutch "ontmoeten"

10. Ons moet in aanraking bly

    We must keep in touch

    Usage

    Pledging to stay connected with a friend

    Grammar Note

    "moet" is a modal verb expressing obligation. Derives from Dutch "moeten" (must)

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