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How do you say good night my love in afrikaans?

There are a few ways to say "good night my love" in Afrikaans, each with a slightly different nuance:

Formal:

* Goeienaand, my liefie. (This is the most literal translation and is suitable for any situation)

* Goeienaand, my skat. (This means "good night, my treasure" and is a more affectionate way to say it)

Informal:

* Slaap lekker, my liefie. (This means "sleep well, my love" and is very common amongst couples)

* Nagi, my liefie. (This is a shortened, informal version of "good night" and is more common among friends and family)

Romantic:

* Goeienaand, my hartjie. (This means "good night, my little heart" and is very romantic)

Which one you choose depends on the context and your relationship with the person you are saying it to.

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