No. 821 in Afrikaans
daarvoor
"For that" or "for it."
In a sentence
Ek het 'n rede daarvoor.
I have a reason for that.
Here, 'daarvoor' means 'for that', and it refers to a reason previously mentioned or implied.
Daarvoor moet ons meer tyd spandeer.
For that, we need to spend more time.
In this usage, 'daarvoor' indicates the cause or reason requiring more time.
Sy het oefeninge daarvoor gedoen.
She did exercises for that.
Here, 'daarvoor' suggests preparation or action in relation to something previously discussed.
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