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How to Say "How old are you?" in Afrikaans

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hoe oud is jy?
"How old are you?" in Afrikaans 路 say it like hoo ow-d is yay

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Afrikaans is Hoe oud is jy?. 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

Hoe oud ben jy?
more common in certain regions
Wat is jou ouderdom?
a more formal way to ask

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone their age in a casual or friendly setting. It is appropriate for conversations with peers or acquaintances. Avoid using it in very formal situations unless you know the person well.

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Examples in Afrikaans

AfrikaansEnglish
Hoe oud is jy?How old are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'is' and say 'Hoe oud jy?' instead.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hoe oud is jy?, 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 dit reg om 'n onbekende persoon se ouderdom te vra?

Ja, maar dit is beter om dit in 'n informele omgewing te doen.

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