No. 398 in Afrikaans
area
The Afrikaans word "area" means "area" or "region" in English.
In a sentence
Die area rondom die park is vol groen bome.
The area around the park is full of green trees.
In this sentence, 'area' refers to a specific geographical region close to the park.
Ek studeer die area van fisika wat verband hou met kwantummeganika.
I study the area of physics that relates to quantum mechanics.
Here, 'area' indicates a subject or field of knowledge within physics.
Hy het 'n gebied op die kaart gemerk as 'n gevaarlike area.
He marked a section on the map as a dangerous area.
In this usage, 'area' denotes a designated space or zone on the map.
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