Afrikaans is a Germanic language spoken primarily in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. It is a direct descendant of 17th-century Dutch, brought to the region by European settlers. The name "Afrikaans" literally means "African" in Dutch.
Afrikaans is a Germanic language spoken primarily in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. It is a direct descendant of 17th-century Dutch, brought to the region by European settlers. The name "Afrikaans" literally means "African" in Dutch.