This is what Afrikaans sounds like with a Texan accent

Updated Feb. 18, 2025, 9:14 a.m. | By Breakfast with Martin Bester

Ever wondered what Afrikaans would sound like if spoken with a thick Texan accent?

"I wonder what Afrikaans would sound like if it were spoken with an American accent" isn't a thought you have very often – if ever.

But if it has crossed your mind, you're in for a treat.

A video, shared by @wordswithaus offers us a glimpse into exactly that.

Austin, an American living in South Africa, recently posted a clip sharing what he calls his "Texan Afrikaans".

In the video, he imagines what it would be like if a Texan moved to South Africa and learnt to speak Afrikaans.

The result? A fascinating, and slightly disorienting, mix of Afrikaans with a thick country twang.

For Afrikaans speakers, it’s both amusing and confusing, as it makes the language sound completely different.

Watch the video here:

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Austin's Instagram page is dedicated to language learning, where he shares insights and content about the various languages he speaks.

In his bio, he proudly identifies as a polyglot – someone fluent in multiple languages.

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