No. 263 in Afrikaans
botha
The Afrikaans word "botha" does not have a standard dictionary definition, but it is a common surname in South Africa.
In a sentence
Ek het 'n nuwe botha aangeskaf.
I acquired a new box.
Here, 'botha' is used to indicate a 'box' or container.
Sy werk botha aan haar projek.
She works diligently on her project.
In this case, 'botha' implies working thoroughly or meticulously.
Die wind botha die blare oor die straat.
The wind drives the leaves across the street.
Here, 'botha' is utilized to mean driving or pushing something.
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