Lekke Djy

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Lekke Djy

Pronounced: /LEH-kuh jay/


MEANING

A playful way of saying “good for you” or “well done,” often used to cheer someone on or show approval. The word lekker comes from Afrikaans, meaning “tasty” or “pleasant,” and in South African slang it means “great,” “cool,” or “nice.”

Example:

“Jy het daai toets geslaag? Lekke djy!” (“You passed that test? Good for you!”)
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