etymology
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Van Huyssteen 2022a
Read more: Van Huyssteen 2022aVan Huyssteen, Gerhard B. 2022. Wat ons van ‘fok’ weet (en nie weet nie) [What we (don’t) know about fok]. LitNet Akademies (Geesteswetenskappe) 19:428-452.
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Strata in the development of Afrikaans
Read more: Strata in the development of AfrikaansThe grammar and lexicon of Afrikaans can be divided into various diachronic layers (etymological tiers). A diagram and Excel spreadsheet are provided to describe the various strata in the development of Afrikaans.
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Etymology of food names
Read more: Etymology of food namesThe etymology of Afrikaans food names is often fascinating. On this page, I collect a few musings on the topic.