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How to Say "Welcome back" in Afrikaans

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Welkom terug
"Welcome back" in Afrikaans 路 say it like vel-kohm ter-ook

The most natural way to say "Welcome back" in Afrikaans is Welkom terug. 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

Welkom terug, vriend
used when addressing a friend
Fijn om jou weer te sien
more casual, meaning 'nice to see you again'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone returns after being away for a while. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. It expresses warmth and friendliness towards the person returning.

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Examples in Afrikaans

AfrikaansEnglish
Welkom terug, ek het jou gemis.Welcome back, I missed you.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone of warmth when saying it.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Welkom terug, 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 there a more formal way to say 'welcome back'?

You can say 'Welkom terug, meneer/mevrou' for a more formal approach.

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