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How to Say "Leave me alone" in Afrikaans

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Laat my met rus
"Leave me alone" in Afrikaans 路 say it like laht my met roos

The most natural way to say "Leave me alone" in Afrikaans is Laat my met rus. 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

Laat my alleen
more casual and direct
Gee my 'n bietjie spasie
a more polite way to ask for space

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is bothering you and you want them to stop. It is often used in informal situations among friends or family. It can also be used when you need some quiet time to yourself.

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Examples in Afrikaans

AfrikaansEnglish
Ek het genoeg gehad, laat my met rus.I have had enough, leave me alone.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Laat my alleen', which can sound more abrupt.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Laat my met rus, 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 'n rude frase om te gebruik?

Dit hang af van die toon en konteks; dit kan soms as rude beskou word.

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