As a preposition:
* Soos: This is the most common and literal translation of "like" as a preposition.
* Example: "Hy sing soos 'n engel." (He sings like an angel.)
* As: This can also be used as a preposition, often when comparing things.
* Example: "Sy lyk as 'n model." (She looks like a model.)
As an adjective:
* Soortgelyk: This means "similar" or "alike" and is used to describe something that is like another thing.
* Example: "Die twee boeke is soortgelyk." (The two books are similar.)
As an adverb:
* So: This is used to mean "like that" or "in that way"
* Example: "Doen dit so." (Do it like that.)
* Net so: This means "just like that" or "exactly like that".
* Example: "Hy't net so gedoen." (He did just like that.)
In some cases, you can use the English word "like" directly in an Afrikaans sentence, especially in informal speech.
It's important to choose the correct translation based on the context of your sentence.