vrank

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch wrang, from Middle Dutch wranc, from Old Dutch *wrang, from Proto-Germanic *wrangaz. The form shows native Afrikaans vr- for Dutch wr- (as in vryf) and -nk for final -ng (as in jonk, lank). Doublet of wrang (“bitter, harsh”, in figurative senses), which is from written Dutch.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /frɑŋk/
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  • Homophone: frank

Adjective

vrank (attributive vrank, comparative vranker, superlative vrankste)

  1. (of taste) tart, sour, sharp
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