No. 510 in Afrikaans
duiwe
The Afrikaans word "duiwe" means "doves" or "pigeons" in English.
In a sentence
Ons sien duiwe by die park.
We see doves at the park.
Here, 'duiwe' is used as a noun to refer to the birds 'doves', serving as the direct object in the sentence.
Die duiwe vlieg hoog in die lug.
The doves are flying high in the sky.
In this instance, 'duiwe' again serves as the plural form of the noun for the birds, used as the subject of the sentence.
'n Vreedsaam atmosfeer word geassosieer met duiwe.
A peaceful atmosphere is associated with doves.
Here, 'duiwe' as a noun represents its metaphorical association with peace, demonstrating its symbolic usage.
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