No. 506 in Afrikaans
aanval
"Attack."
In a sentence
Die horde beplan om die kasteel aan te val.
The horde plans to attack the castle.
Here, 'aanval' is used as the verb 'to attack'.
Die aanval was onverwags en het groot skade aangerig.
The attack was unexpected and caused significant damage.
In this context, 'aanval' is used as a noun and refers to an 'attack'.
Hy ervaar 'n aanval van paniek, maar het vinnig beheer herwin.
He experienced an attack of panic but quickly regained control.
Here, 'aanval' describes a sudden occurrence, like a 'fit' or 'episode'.
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