No. 256 in Afrikaans
bakkie
A small truck or pickup.
In a sentence
Ek moet die bakkie vol brandstof maak voordat ons vertrek.
I need to fill up the truck with fuel before we leave.
Here, 'bakkie' refers to a small truck or pickup vehicle, commonly used in South Africa.
Kan jy die bakkie met koffie na die tafel bring?
Can you bring the small container with coffee to the table?
In this context, 'bakkie' means a small container or bowl often used for serving or holding items.
Ons het 'n ou bakkie wat ons in die tuin gebruik.
We have an old pickup truck that we use in the garden.
Again, 'bakkie' is used to signify a pickup truck, highlighting its versatility in everyday language.
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