Daai braaivleis is sappig.

That barbecued meat is juicy.

Breakdown of Daai braaivleis is sappig.

• wees: to be
• die braaivleis: the barbecued meat
• sappig: juicy
• daai: that (informal)

Questions & Answers about Daai braaivleis is sappig.

What does daai mean?

Daai means that. It points to something a bit farther away from the speaker, just like English that.

It is a very common everyday form in Afrikaans. A fuller form is daardie, which also means that.

Is daai informal compared with daardie?

Yes, usually. Daai is the shorter, more conversational form, while daardie can sound a little more formal or careful.

In normal speech, daai is extremely common, so this sentence sounds natural and everyday.

What exactly does braaivleis mean?

Braaivleis literally combines braai and vleis:

• braai = grill / barbecue
• vleis = meat

So braaivleis means meat for a braai or barbecued meat / grilled meat, depending on context.

In South African usage, it strongly connects to the idea of a braai, which is both the cooking method and an important social event.

Why is braaivleis written as one word?