Idiome (idioms)
Let’s make this simple. Work through the lesson, then practise one step at a time. You do not need to guess; use the examples and checks as your guide.
What You Will Learn
You will build confidence with this topic by reading the explanation, checking the examples, and completing the related practice task.
Wat is idiome?
Let’s make this simple. Read the explanation first, then use the examples to check your understanding.
Print book Wat is idiome? Site: Learning System – WordWise Course: Grade 9 Afrikaans FAL Book: Wat is idiome? Printed by: Codex Skill Date: Friday, 22 May 2026, 2:23 PM Table of contents 1. Inleiding 2. Video oor Idiome 3. Idiome 4. Nog Idiome 1. Inleiding Wat is idiome? Idiome is spesiale sê-goedjies wat jy nie letterlik moet opvat nie. Idioms are special sayings that you must not take literally.
Dit beteken iets anders as wat die woorde sê. They mean something different from what the words say. Voorbeeld: “As jy sê iemand het lang vingers, beteken dit nie sy vingers is regtig lank nie! Dit beteken hy steel.” For example, if you say someone has long fingers, it doesn’t really mean their fingers are long! It means he steals. Idiome maak jou taal interessant en lekker om te praat!
Idioms make your language interesting and fun to speak! 2. Video oor Idiome Play Video 3. Idiome Dis bo sy vuurmaakplek Dit is te moeilik vir hom. It’s too difficult for him/her. Hy het lang vingers Hy steel. He steals. Jakkals prys sy eie stert Iemand spog met homself. Someone brags about themselves. Sy kop is vol muisneste Hy het snaakse of onpraktiese idees.
He has silly or impractical ideas. Sy oë is groter as sy maag Hy skep te veel kos op. He takes more food than he can eat. Sy staan met ‘n bek vol tande Sy weet nie wat om te sê nie. She doesn’t know what to say. Hy slaap soos ‘n klip Hy slaap baie diep. He sleeps very deeply. Hulle is soos hond en kat Hulle baklei heeltyd. They fight all the time. Hy het die kat aan die stert beet Hy hanteer iets verkeerd.
He is handling something the wrong way. Dit reën katte en honde Dit reën baie hard. It’s raining very hard. 4. Nog Idiome Idioom Betekenis English meaning Die appel val nie ver van die boom af nie Die kind is soos die ouer. The child is like the parent. Hy draai om die pot Hy sê nie reguit wat hy bedoel nie. He avoids saying something directly. Hy maak van ‘n muis ‘n olifant Hy oordryf.
He exaggerates. Die spyker op die kop slaan Presies reg sê. To hit the nail on the head. Daar is ‘n slang in die gras Iets is verdag. Something suspicious is going on. Sy het 'n kort lont Sy raak vinnig kwaad. She has a short temper. Hy sit op ‘n hoë perd Hy dink hy is beter as ander. He thinks he is better than others. Die poppe gaan dans Daar gaan moeilikheid wees.
There’s going to be trouble. ‘n Vinger in die pap hê Betrokke wees in iets. To be involved in something.
Quick practice
Choose three examples and explain why each answer works. Practise one step at a time.