Veld - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
The veld is a type of open grassland found in southern Africa, characterized by sparse trees and shrubs. It is often used for grazing livestock and supports diverse wildlife.
Definition:
Open, uncultivated grassland in southern Africa, often with scattered shrubs or trees.
Synonyms:
savanna, prairie, grassland, plain, steppe
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
forest, jungle
Common Collocations:
open veld, grassy veld, vast veld, African veld
Derivatives:
velds (plural), veldt (variant spelling)
Usage Tips:
Use "veld" to describe African grasslands; avoid confusion with "field" or "meadow."
Common Phrases:
wide-open veld, rolling veld, sunburnt veld
Etymology:
Derived from Afrikaans/Dutch "veld," meaning "field," from Proto-Germanic *felthuz.
Examples:
- 1. The lion roamed freely across the vast veld.
- 2. We saw antelope grazing on the sunlit veld.
- 3. The veld stretched endlessly under the blue sky.
- 4. Farmers often struggle with droughts in the dry veld.
- 5. Children played among the wildflowers dotting the green veld.