No. 484 in Afrikaans
boom
Tree.
In a sentence
Die boom groei hoog in die park.
The tree grows tall in the park.
In this sentence, 'boom' refers to a physical tree, a perennial plant with a woody trunk.
Sy begeerte om sukses te bereik het soos 'n boom gegroei.
His desire to achieve success grew like a tree.
Here, 'boom' is used metaphorically, symbolizing growth or aspiration.
Die skaduwee van die boom bied verkoeling in die somer.
The shade of the tree provides cooling in the summer.
This sentence uses 'boom' again in its literal sense, referencing a tree as a provider of shade.
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