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Quiz about What On Earth Is That Afrikaans Quiz
Quiz about What On Earth Is That Afrikaans Quiz

What On Earth Is That? Afrikaans Quiz


A second quiz about the South African language Afrikaans. It evolved mostly from Dutch with hints of German. Match the animals to their English names.

A matching quiz by kino76. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
kino76
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
381,689
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
274
Last 3 plays: CLeetz (10/10), Guest 163 (3/10), Guest 83 (3/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Vlieg  
  Vulture
2. Seekoei  
  Turkey
3. Padda  
  Porcupine
4. Aasvoël  
  Chicken
5. Ystervark  
  Hippopotamus
6. Hoender  
  Bat
7. Kalkoen  
  Frog
8. Haai  
  Fly
9. Spinnekop  
  Shark
10. Vlermuis  
  Spider





Select each answer

1. Vlieg
2. Seekoei
3. Padda
4. Aasvoël
5. Ystervark
6. Hoender
7. Kalkoen
8. Haai
9. Spinnekop
10. Vlermuis

Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2025 : CLeetz: 10/10
Mar 14 2025 : Guest 163: 3/10
Mar 13 2025 : Guest 83: 3/10
Mar 07 2025 : Guest 197: 2/10
Feb 27 2025 : Guest 196: 10/10
Feb 26 2025 : Guest 196: 8/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Vlieg

Answer: Fly

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.
Source: Author kino76

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