No. 904 in Afrikaans
eise
"Demands" or "claims."
In a sentence
Die werkgewer stel baie eise aan sy werknemers.
The employer places many demands on his employees.
Here, 'eise' refers to requirements or expectations put forth.
Hy het besluit om sy eise aan die hof voor te lê.
He decided to present his claims to the court.
In this sentence, 'eise' refers to legal claims or demands.
Sy eise vir geregtigheid was duidelik en regverdig.
His calls for justice were clear and fair.
The usage of 'eise' here conveys appeals or demands for a just cause.
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