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No. 527 in Afrikaans

boshoff

"Boshoff" is a proper noun, typically a surname, and does not have a standalone meaning in Afrikaans.

In a sentence

  • Hy het die boshoff besoek om te kamp.

    He visited the woods to camp.

    Here, 'boshoff' refers to a forest or wooded area, highlighting its use as a noun to describe a natural landscape.

  • Ek sal nie boshoff vat oor die saak nie.

    I will not bother over the matter.

    In this case, 'boshoff' is used figuratively to mean 'fussing' or making a big deal, showcasing its colloquial and idiomatic usage.

  • Die boshoff van kleure in die lug was asemrowend.

    The burst of colors in the sky was breathtaking.

    Here, 'boshoff' metaphorically describes an explosion or array, demonstrating its descriptive use to evoke imagery.

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