No. 976 in Afrikaans
aanhangers
Followers or supporters.
In a sentence
Die aanhangers van die sportspan het hard geskree tydens die wedstryd.
The fans of the sports team cheered loudly during the game.
Here, "aanhangers" means "fans" or "supporters" of a sports team, implying people who are enthusiastic spectators.
Die aanhangers van hierdie filosofie glo sterk in samewerking.
The adherents of this philosophy strongly believe in cooperation.
In this context, "aanhangers" refers to "adherents" or "followers" of a particular philosophy, suggesting individuals who follow or believe in specific ideas.
Die nuwe aanhangers in die stadion verbeter die ventilasie aansienlik.
The new ventilators in the stadium significantly improve the ventilation.
Here, "aanhangers" refers to "ventilators," which are devices used for air circulation, demonstrating a technical usage of the word.
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