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   lekker

   /ˈlɛkə/

   adjective

   • 1. good; pleasant: "the lekker local flavour of South Africa"
   • 2. slightly intoxicated: "the snacks helped keep people only lekker"

   adverb

   • 1. well: "we got on lekker"
   • 2. extremely: "he was lekker drunk"

   Word Origin Afrikaans, from Dutch, literally ‘delicious’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   What does Lekker mean in English?

   • Lekker – An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word. So how do you use it in an english sentence?

   South African slang word of the day: Lekker

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   Is Lekker a Dutch word?

   • Suid-Arikaanse mense dink lekker behoort aan ons! Well lekker is used in South Africa. You will even find the word lekker in the South African English Oxford dictionary. You can ask anyone in SA what does lekker mean even English speakers know the word and uses it …so yes Lekker is not just a Dutch thing. It is huge in South Africa.

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   What does 'Lekker belangrijk' mean?

   • Whenever you put up a new post, ‘ga ik er even lekker voor zitten’. ‘Lekker belangrijk’ is not a nice thing to say, because you indicate you are not interested in the topic the other person is talking about, but it is still a pretty proper way of indicating this. Slang for ‘lekker belangrijk’ is ‘boeien’ or ‘boeiend’.

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   What is the best translation for Lekker?

   • I’d say (as a Dutch native) that the best translation for the word lekker, suitable for pretty much every application (when the word is used as an adjective), is pleasant. Applicable to the taste, the weather, an action etc. Lekker means pleasant except for the sarcastic uses, such as “lekker dan” and “lekker belangrijk”.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEKKER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   lekker. adjective. South African English uk / ˈlek.ə r/ us / ˈlek.ɚ /. Add to word list. tasting or smelling very good; very pleasant to eat. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Pleasant to eat or drink. ambrosia. ambrosial.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lekkerLEKKER Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Lekker definition: pleasant or enjoyable; nice; lovely. See examples of LEKKER used in a sentence.

5. www.thesouthafrican.com › news › offbeatSouth African slang word of the day: Lekker

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Lekker – An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEKKER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   lekker. 3 meanings: South Africa slang 1. pleasing or enjoyable 2. tasty 3. → See local is lekker.... Click for more definitions.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › lekkerlekker - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 22, 2024 · lekker (comparative lekkerder, superlative lekkerst) having a nice taste, tasty, delectable Het eten is weer lekker vandaag, mam! ― The dinner is tasty again today, mum! (Netherlands) good, nice, pleasant, satisfying in a more generic sense Lekker weer! ― Nice weather! Het badwater is lekker warm. ― The bathwater is pleasantly warm. Ik ga ...

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › lekkerLekker - definition of lekker by The Free Dictionary

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   Define lekker. lekker synonyms, lekker pronunciation, lekker translation, English dictionary definition of lekker. adj 1. pleasing or enjoyable 2. tasty 3. local is lekker popular slogan promoting South African culture, produce, etc Collins English Dictionary – Complete...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlekker adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of lekker adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.