Naar

ADJECTIVE

Pronounced: like the English word “nar,” with a long “ah” sound followed by a rolling “r” that is pronounced with the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth.

MEANING

Describes the feeling of jealousy when someone else has, gets, or achieves something you want. It’s often said when you envy another person’s good fortune or success.

In standard Afrikaans, naar means feeling sick or nauseous, but in Cape slang it’s about envy, not illness.