No. 454 in Afrikaans
behoorlik
Proper or appropriate.
In a sentence
Die projek is behoorlik voltooi.
The project is properly completed.
In this sentence, 'behoorlik' means 'properly,' indicating that something was done correctly and appropriately according to standards.
Sy moet behoorlik eet om energie te hê.
She needs to eat properly to have energy.
Here, 'behoorlik' is used to mean 'adequately' or 'nutritiously,' emphasizing the quality of her eating habits.
Hy het hom behoorlik voorgestel aan die gaste.
He properly introduced himself to the guests.
In this example, 'behoorlik' conveys the sense of 'appropriately' or 'formally,' fitting the social context of introductions.
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