Daistallia 2104 wrote:Leepaidamba wrote:Yes, but Afrikaans gained an army and a navy when South Africa became independent, so that conforms with the rule.
Hmmm... seeing as they were oiginally landlocked, did the South African Republic have a navy?Kirrig wrote:Should also have a basic understanding of Afrikaans too then.
Indeed.
When did Afrikaans become a language? I imagine after teh navy arrived.
Actually basic is probably the wrong word. Almost total. Given that there have been French, German and English influences as well as Dutch and African languages on Afrikaans.