What is another word for stoep?
Pronunciation: [stˈə͡ʊp] (IPA) 
The word "stoep" is uniquely South African and refers to a small raised veranda or porch outside the entrance of a house. While there are no direct synonyms for the word, similar terms used in other parts of the world include porch, veranda, and balcony. In South Africa, the word "stoepie" is often used to refer to a smaller, more informal version of a stoep. In some African languages, the word "lapa" is used to describe an open outdoor area used for social gatherings which might be considered a synonym in function, if not in construction, to the stoep.
