braai
English
Etymology
From braaivleis (“grilled meat”), from Afrikaans braai (“to grill”), from Dutch braden (“roast”).
Pronunciation
Noun
braai (plural braais)
- (South Africa) A barbecue (grill), especially an open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing.
- (chiefly South Africa) A social meeting, including the braaing of meat; a cookout.
- Come over to our place for a braai.
Verb
braai (third-person singular simple present braais, present participle braaing or braaiing, simple past and past participle braaied)
- (chiefly South Africa) To grill meat over an open flame.
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Afrikaans
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
braai (plural braaie)
- A barbecue
- An open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing
- A social meeting, including the braaing of meat
- Ek hou van braai.
Verb
braai (present braai, present participle braaiende, past participle gebraai)
Dutch
Etymology
From Afrikaans braai (“barbecue”).
Pronunciation
Noun
braai m (plural braaien, diminutive braaitje n)
- A barbecue
- An open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing
- A social meeting, including the braaing of meat
Verb
braai
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