No. 796 in Afrikaans

alta

"Alta" is a proper noun, typically used as a female given name in Afrikaans.

In a sentence

Alta is in die park.
Alta is in the park.
Here 'Alta' is used as a proper noun, being a name of a person.
Die altaar in die kerk is pragtig.
The altar in the church is beautiful.
In this context, 'altar' (as 'altaar') refers to the structure used in religious contexts.
Sy het die alta miere dopgehou.
She observed the ant mound closely.
Here 'alta' as 'ant mound' refers to a hill developed by ants, showing its zoological meaning.

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