No. 9 in Afrikaans

by

The Afrikaans word "by" means "at" or "with" in English, depending on the context.

In a sentence

Ek is by die park.
I am at the park.
Here, 'by' denotes a specific location (at).
Ons sal by jou aansluit vir die ete.
We will join you for dinner.
In this sentence, 'by' indicates association or participation (with).
Daar is 'n winkel by die hoek.
There is a shop near the corner.
Here, 'by' reflects proximity (near).

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