No. 892 in Afrikaans
aanvaller
Attacker.
In a sentence
Die aanvaller het die doel aangeteken.
The attacker scored the goal.
Here, 'aanvaller' is used to refer to a sports player, specifically an attacker in the context of a team sport like soccer.
Die polisie het die aanvaller gearresteer.
The police arrested the attacker.
In this context, 'aanvaller' signifies a person who initiated a physical attack or crime.
Sy is 'n aanvaller van tradisionele sienings.
She is a critic of traditional views.
In this usage, 'aanvaller' metaphorically represents someone who opposes or argues against ideologies or practices.
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