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How to Say "Nice to see you" in Afrikaans

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Lekker om jou te sien
"Nice to see you" in Afrikaans 路 say it like lek-er om yo te seen

The most natural way to say "Nice to see you" in Afrikaans is Lekker om jou te sien. 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

Goeie om jou te sien
A more formal way to express the same sentiment
Mooi om jou te sien
A casual variant often used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you know after some time. It expresses warmth and friendliness. It is suitable for both casual and semi-formal situations.

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Examples in Afrikaans

AfrikaansEnglish
Lekker om jou te sien, hoe gaan dit?Nice to see you, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'sien jou' instead of 'jou te sien'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Lekker om jou te sien, 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 this phrase used in formal settings?

Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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