Used when emphasizing sincerity or urging someone to trust your words.
Literal Meaning
Ek → One; Se → From
Actual Meaning
I'm telling you, believe me
Examples in Context
'That was hectic, ek se!' (Translation: That was crazy, I'm telling you!)
Helpful Tips
1Cape Town especially
2Emphasis phrase
3Afrikaans origin
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
trust me
I'm serious
believe me
you can count on it
I'm not lying
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