No. 987 in Afrikaans
botsing
Collision or conflict.
In a sentence
Die botsing tussen die twee motors het 'n groot verkeerontwrigting veroorsaak.
The collision between the two cars caused a significant traffic disruption.
Here, 'botsing' is used to describe a physical collision or crash.
Daar was 'n botsing van idees tydens die vergadering, wat tot 'n langer bespreking gelei het.
There was a clash of ideas during the meeting, which led to a longer discussion.
In this context, 'botsing' is metaphorically used to indicate a conflict or disagreement.
Die wetenskaplike het die resultate as 'n botsing tussen die teorieë geïnterpreteer.
The scientist interpreted the results as a conflict between the theories.
Here, 'botsing' is employed to represent a theoretical or conceptual clash.
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