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How to Say "Food" in Afrikaans

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
kos
"Food" in Afrikaans 路 say it like kaws

The most natural way to say "Food" in Afrikaans is kos. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

voedsel
more formal term, often used in written contexts
ete
used when referring to a meal

When to use it

You can use 'kos' in everyday conversations when talking about food in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal settings. When discussing specific meals, you might use 'ete' instead.

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Examples in Afrikaans

AfrikaansEnglish
Ek hou baie van Suid-Afrikaanse kos.I really like South African food.
Wat gaan ons vir kos maak vanaand?What are we going to make for food tonight?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'kos' with 'voedsel', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'voedsel' is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear kos, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Afrikaans with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'kos' net vir eetgoed?

Ja, 'kos' verwys spesifiek na eetgoed of voedsel.

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