Another consequence of the two languages diverging has been the differences between colloquialisms , meaning that a word in Dutch which has no offensive connotations is used as an expletive or term of abuse in Afrikaans , and vice versa .
Other changes in meanings have also arisen .
Another consequence of the two languages diverging has been the differences between colloquialisms , meaning that a word in Dutch which has no offensive connotations is used as an expletive or term of abuse in Afrikaans , and vice versa , although other changes in meanings have also arisen .