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to smaak
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(South African) to like someone or something
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
smaak
3rd person singular
smaaks
Present participle
smaaking
Past simple
smaaked
Past participle
smaaked
What does "to smaak" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "to smaak" means to like, enjoy, or be attracted to someone or something. It is used in informal South African English, especially in everyday conversation to express preference or interest, whether in food, activities, or people. The term comes directly from Afrikaans "smaak," which means "to taste" or "to like," and it developed into slang usage where it broadly means finding something appealing or enjoyable.
Examples
I really smaak that new song.



























