No. 900 in Afrikaans
bystaan
Assist or support.
In a sentence
Jy moet jou vriend bystaan in moeilike tye.
You must support your friend in difficult times.
Here, 'bystaan' is used to mean 'support' or 'assist' someone in need during challenging situations.
Die polisie het die slagoffer bygestaan na die ongeluk.
The police assisted the victim after the accident.
In this context, 'bystaan' refers to providing help or aid in an official or professional capacity.
Ons moet mekaar bystaan om die projek suksesvol te voltooi.
We must assist each other to successfully complete the project.
Here, 'bystaan' signifies collaboration and mutual assistance towards a common goal.
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