No. 896 in Afrikaans
beperk
Limited.
In a sentence
Hy het beperkte hulpbronne beskikbaar.
He has limited resources available.
The word 'beperkte' is used here as an adjective to describe the noun 'hulpbronne' (resources), indicating that the resources available are not abundant or sufficient.
Ons moet ons tot een onderwerp beperk.
We must restrict ourselves to one topic.
The word 'beperk' functions as a verb in this context, indicating the action of limiting or restricting the subjects of discussion.
Toegang tot die gebou is beperk tot werknemers.
Access to the building is restricted to employees.
Here, 'beperk' describes the condition of access to the building in an adjectival participle form, illustrating rules or limitations imposed.
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