The Afrikaans word vlieg is taken directly from Dutch. As in English, it also has a dual meaning; fly (insect) and fly (aviation).
2. Seekoei
Answer: Hippopotamus
"Seekoei" is Dutch in origin. It is actually two words combined and directly translates to "sea cow" in English.
3. Padda
Answer: Frog
The Afrikaans word evolved from the original Dutch word "padde" which refers generally to amphibians.
4. Aasvoël
Answer: Vulture
Aasvoël is Dutch in origin. It is made up of two words "aas" meaning "carrion" and "vogel" meaning "bird". From Dutch to Afrikaans, "vogel" changed to "voël".
5. Ystervark
Answer: Porcupine
There is no logical progression for the Afrikaans name for a porcupine. The direct translation into English, is "iron pig".
6. Hoender
Answer: Chicken
The Afrikaans word hoender is taken directly from Dutch. Fried, roasted or crumbed, they are always finger licking good.
7. Kalkoen
Answer: Turkey
The Afrikaans word, evolved from the Old Dutch name "Calcoen" which is the modern day Indian city of Khozhikode. A "Calcoensche haan", is a rooster from Calcoen.
8. Haai
Answer: Shark
The word haai is derived from the German word for shark "hai".
9. Spinnekop
Answer: Spider
Spinnekop is made up of two words, "spinne" and "kop". Spinne evolved from the Dutch word "spinnen" which means "to spin". "Kop" means "head". A direct translation of spinnekop, would be "spinning head".
10. Vlermuis
Answer: Bat
The word "vlermuis" comes from the Dutch "vleermuis". It is made up of "vleder" (wing) and "muis" (mouse). Flying mouse.
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