Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
happy new year
Afrikaans translation:
Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar.
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dopperman (X)
Jan 10, 2002 21:12
22 yrs ago
English term
philippa
happy new year
Non-PRO
English to Afrikaans
Other
greeting
Proposed translations
(Afrikaans)
| 5 +3 | Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar. |
dopperman (X)
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| 4 +1 | Gelukkige nuwe jaar |
Hans Hereijgers
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Proposed translations
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Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar.
Rather than going for the straight translation "Gelukkige Nuwe Jaar", the custom is to wish people a "Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar". "Voorspoed" meaning prosperity.
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Hans Hereijgers
Native in: Flemish 
Works in: Spanish to Dutch, English to Dutch, French to Dutch, and 3 more.
Gelukkige nuwe jaar
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