LL-L "Etymology" 2004.05.23 (11) [E]

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Van: "Ruth & Mark Dreyer" <mrdreyer at lantic.net>
Onderwerp: Etymology


Beste Roger,

    The same applies in Afrikaans, to 'bra', except that it seems to me to
be nearer to 'purely', 'singularly', rather than 'strongly, or intensely.
For
example, a good substitute for 'bra' would be 'effens , taamlik, or danig,
depending on context. On the other hand, 'geweldig', 'heeltemaal', or
'uiters' would not do.

    'Braaf': Well, the dictionary defenition reads, 'deugsaam', 'goed',
vatsoenlik; like 'thorough', 'good', or 'adorable'. on the other hand, my
generation is more inclined to apply it in the context of 'skyndapperheid'
or 'false moed' - 'braggadacio, you know? "Die skippertjie takel die
rotweiler ewe braaf - agter die heining!"

    Regards,
Mark


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