No. 905 in Afrikaans
energie
The capacity or power to do work or produce activity.
In a sentence
Ek voel vol energie vandag.
I feel full of energy today.
In this sentence, 'energie' refers to the physical vitality or strength one feels.
Die energie van die son is nodig vir fotosintese.
The energy of the sun is needed for photosynthesis.
Here, 'energie' denotes a natural power source or force, specifically solar energy in a scientific context.
Hy het sy energie gebruik om ander te help.
He used his energy to help others.
In this context, 'energie' refers to personal effort or resourcefulness applied to achieve a task.
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