Words and Phrases to Clarify

As Mrs. Weeg's Delmar students read their letters from Mrs. Bruton's girls, they had questions about some words or phrases. We have listed them in the table below. Mrs. Bruton sent us these sites to help us learn more about their words and phrases: American and South African English Word Translations 11 official languages in South Africa and some common phrases More South African words and phrases

Delmar's Words or Phrases to Clarify Words or Phrases Meaning takkies or trainers tennis shoes? swimming costume and cossie bathing suit? R100 money - 100 Rand, about 15 US dollars jelly tots candy? toffee candy? winter birthday in August Your winter is our summer badge of Veritas a symbol of your school? It means "truth"? Biltong dried meat? from what animal? maybe like beef jerky? sweetie pie candy? Afrikaans How many languages do you have in South Africa? Back

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