Veld: meaning, definitions and examples
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veld
[ vษlt ]
open grassland
Veld is a type of wide open grassland, especially in South Africa.
Examples of usage
- The veld stretched out before us, vast and empty.
- The lions roamed the veld in search of prey.
South African landscape
Veld refers to the characteristic landscape of South Africa, with its wide open spaces and grassy plains.
Examples of usage
- The veld is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
- The farmers grazed their cattle on the veld.
Translations
Translations of the word "veld" in other languages:
๐ต๐น campo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฆเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Feld
๐ฎ๐ฉ padang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะปะต
๐ต๐ฑ pole
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๅ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท champ
๐ช๐ธ campo
๐น๐ท tarla
๐ฐ๐ท ๋คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ pole
๐ธ๐ฐ pole
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ้
๐ธ๐ฎ polje
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถllur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงรถl
๐ฒ๐ฝ campo
Etymology
The word 'veld' comes from Afrikaans and Dutch, where it means 'field' or 'pasture'. It has been used in English since the 19th century to refer to the open grasslands of South Africa.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,191, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26188 vindicating
- 26189 scandalized
- 26190 jumpers
- 26191 veld
- 26192 acceding
- 26193 clotted
- 26194 judicature
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