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What does mean in Afrikaans slang?

"Mean" in Afrikaans slang doesn't have a direct equivalent. The closest meaning depends on the context:

* "Mean" as in "bad" or "nasty" can be expressed as:

* "Sleg" (pronounced "slehg"): This is the most direct translation and is very common.

* "Vies" (pronounced "fees"): This implies something is disgusting or unpleasant.

* "Giftig" (pronounced "gif-tig"): This means poisonous or venomous, but can also be used to describe someone who is nasty or malicious.

* "Mean" as in "cruel" or "unkind" can be translated as:

* "Hardvokkig" (pronounced "hart-fok-ig"): This implies someone is cruel and unfeeling.

* "Wrede" (pronounced "vray-deh"): This is a more general word for cruel.

* "Mean" as in "strong" or "powerful" can be expressed as:

* "Sterk" (pronounced "stark"): This is the most direct translation for strong.

* "Kragtig" (pronounced "krag-tig"): This implies powerful or forceful.

It's important to note that the specific meaning of "mean" can vary depending on the context and the speaker's intention. If you can provide more context, I can help you find a more accurate translation.

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