This is the 350th most frequent Afrikaans word.
dbv
"DBV" in Afrikaans stands for "Dierebeskermingsvereniging," which translates to "Animal Protection Society" in English.
'D.b.v.' conveys 'ten bate van,' signifying that the resources were applied to serve research work.
Die hulpbronne is aangewend d.b.v. navorsingswerk.
The resources were utilized for the purpose of research work.
Here, 'd.b.v.' is used as an abbreviation for 'ten bate van,' meaning 'for the purpose of.'
Die maatskappy het die werkers se lonings opgeskryf d.b.v. verhoogde produktiwiteit.
The company increased workers' wages for the purpose of enhanced productivity.
In this sentence, 'd.b.v.' indicates 'ten bate van,' referring to something done for the benefit of a stated cause.