- Sokker (Soccer)
Example sentence: Ek speel sokker vir my skool se span. (I play soccer for my school team.)
- Rugby (Rugby)
Example sentence: Rugby is ‘n gewilde sport in Suid-Afrika. (Rugby is a popular sport in South Africa.)
- Krieket (Cricket)
Example sentence: Ons geniet krieketwedstryde in die somer. (We enjoy cricket matches in the summer.)
- Tennis (Tennis)
Example sentence: Ek speel graag tennis saam met my vriende. (I enjoy playing tennis with my friends.)
- Atletiek (Athletics)
Example sentence: Sy neem deel aan verskeie atletiekbyeenkomste en kompetisies. (She participates in various athletics meetings and competitions.)
- Swem (Swimming)
Example sentence: Ons gaan gereeld swem by die plaaslike swembad. (We go swimming regularly at the local swimming pool.)
- Golf (Golf)
Example sentence: My pa hou van golf en speel elke Saterdagoggend. (My dad enjoys golf and plays every Saturday morning.)
- Hokkie (Hockey)
Example sentence: Ek is lid van die hokkiespan op skool. (I am a member of the school hockey team.)
- Bokse (Boxing)
Example sentence: Hy beoefen bokse as ‘n vorm van selfverdediging. (He practices boxing as a form of self-defense.)
- Fietsry (Cycling)
Example sentence: Ons het ‘n fietsrytoer deur die natuurskoon geniet. (We enjoyed a cycling tour through the scenic countryside.)
Exercise
- Create your own sentence(s) using the vocab words.
Dialogue
Person A: Ek hou van sokker, maar my vriendin speel tennis. Dit is ‘n dilemma vir ons. (I enjoy soccer, but my girlfriend plays tennis. It’s a dilemma for us.)
Person B: Hoekom probeer julle nie albei ‘n bietjie van elke sport speel nie? Dan kan julle mekaar ondersteun. (Why don’t you both try playing a bit of each sport? That way, you can support each other.)
Person A: Dit klink asof ‘n oplossing. Ons kan sokker saam speel en tennis saam oefen. (That sounds like a solution. We can play soccer together and practice tennis together.)
Person B: Dit klink na ‘n goeie plan. So kan julle albei nuwe sporte ervaar en saam tyd spandeer. (That sounds like a good plan. That way, both of you can experience new sports and spend time together.)
Exercise
- Create your own dialogue (s) using the vocab words.
