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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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