swart

Meanings

• adjective

  Swart is an Afrikaans word meaning 'black' in English.

  - "Die swart voetstoot was die aanvaller."
  - "Die swart roos is die mooiste roos."
  - "Die swart koffie is my lieflike."
  - "Die swart man hield die vrou met die hand."

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Synonyms

grass , sod , turf , clearing , field , greensward , lawn , meadow , yard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swart
kwart , haart , spart , hart , part

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Variants

List of all variants of swart that leads to same result
swart , swartness , swartnesses

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Etymology

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The Afrikaans word 'swart' comes from the Dutch word 'swart' which means 'black'.

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Trivia

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1. Swart is the most commonly used Afrikaans word for 'black'.

2. In South African literature, swart is often used to describe the experiences and perspectives of the black population.

3. Swart is also used as a surname in South Africa and can be translated to 'black' in English.

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Related Concepts

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1. black: Swart is related to the English word 'black', which refers to the absence of light or color.

2. Afrikaans: Swart is a word in the Afrikaans language, which is primarily spoken in South Africa.

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Culture

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Swart is a significant term in the Afrikaans language and South African culture, representing the black population and their history. It has been used in literature, music, and art to explore themes of race, identity, and social justice.

How to Memorize "swart"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize swart, visualize a black object or imagine the color black.

2. associate
   

   - Associate swart with the color black or the concept of darkness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Swart Starts Sunsets' to remember that swart means 'black' in Afrikaans.

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