No. 235 in Afrikaans
belangrik
Important
In a sentence
Dit is belangrik om elke dag te oefen.
It is important to exercise every day.
The word 'belangrik' functions as an adjective, describing the significance of the subject of the sentence.
Hy is 'n belangrike spreker by die konferensie.
He is an important speaker at the conference.
The word 'belangrike' (adjective form) describes the subject 'spreker', indicating their significance in the context of the conference.
Onthou dat gesondheid altyd belangrik is.
Remember that health is always important.
The word 'belangrik' is used here as a predicate adjective, describing the main characteristic of 'gesondheid'.
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