Here is a list of the most common spices and herbs with their Afrikaans, English and German names
Spices
| Afrikaans | English | German |
| Borrie | Turmeric | die Kurkuma |
| Komyn | Cumin | der Kreuzkümmel |
| Peper | Pepper | der Pfeffer |
| Neutmuskaat | Nutmeg | die Muskatnuss |
| Naeltjies | Clove | die Nelke |
| Wonderpeper | Allspice | der Piment |
Herbs
| Afrikaans | English | German |
| Pietersielie | Parsley | die Petersilie |
| Dille | Dill | der Dill |
| Roosmaryn | Rosemary | der Rosmarin |
| Lourierblare | Bay Leaf | der Lorbeer / das Lorbeerlatt |
| Salie | Sage | der Salbei |
| Tiemie | Thyme | der Thymian |
Other
| Afrikaans | English | German |
| Bief/Hoender aftreksel | Beef/Chicken Stock | There is a variety of options available You can get it in the following: – Blocks called Brühwürfel – Liquid called Fond or Bouillion – set liquid called Bouillon pastös – powder form also called Bouillion see more here |
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