No. 305 in Afrikaans
aangewys
Appointed or designated.
In a sentence
Die projek is aan Micha aangeewys.
The project was assigned to Micha.
Here, 'aangeewys' is used to mean that something was designated or assigned to someone.
Sy is as die beste speler van die toernooi aangeewys.
She was designated as the best player of the tournament.
In this sentence, 'aangeewys' is used to indicate that someone was recognized or chosen for a particular role or accolade.
Die uitslae sal môre deur die hoof aangeewys word.
The results will be announced by the principal tomorrow.
Here, the word 'aangeewys' is used in a context where a declaration or announcement is made.
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