No. 350 in Afrikaans
dbv
"DBV" in Afrikaans stands for "Dierebeskermingsvereniging," which translates to "Animal Protection Society" in English.
In a sentence
Die maatskappy het die werkers se lonings opgeskryf d.b.v. verhoogde produktiwiteit.
The company increased workers' wages for the purpose of enhanced productivity.
Here, 'd.b.v.' is used as an abbreviation for 'ten bate van,' meaning 'for the purpose of.'
Die fonds is geskep d.b.v. gemeenskapsontwikkeling.
The fund was created for the benefit of community development.
In this sentence, 'd.b.v.' indicates 'ten bate van,' referring to something done for the benefit of a stated cause.
Die hulpbronne is aangewend d.b.v. navorsingswerk.
The resources were utilized for the purpose of research work.
'D.b.v.' conveys 'ten bate van,' signifying that the resources were applied to serve research work.
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