Etymology

braai

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Today it means: A barbecue (grill), especially an open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing. Full definition →

Afrikaans braai ← Dutch braden
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The story

  1. Dutch · derived frombraden“roast”
  2. Afrikaans · borrowed frombraai“to grill”
  3. English todaybraai

Borrowed from Afrikaans braai (“to grill”), from Dutch braden (“roast”).

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