No. 453 in Afrikaans
afstand
Distance.
In a sentence
Die afstand tussen die twee stede is 100 kilometer.
The distance between the two cities is 100 kilometers.
In this sentence, 'afstand' refers to the physical space or distance between two locations.
Sy handhaaf 'n afstand ten opsigte van die situasie.
She maintains a distance regarding the situation.
Here, 'afstand' signifies an emotional or interpersonal detachment or space.
Dit is belangrik om afstand te hou in hierdie tyd.
It is important to keep a distance in these times.
In this example, 'afstand' denotes adhering to a physical separation or social distancing.
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