No. 761 in Afrikaans
finaal
"Final" or "conclusion."
In a sentence
Die kompetisie se finaal sal volgende week plaasvind.
The competition's final will take place next week.
In this sentence, 'finaal' refers to the last stage or conclusive part of an event, specifically a competition.
Die besluit is finaal en sal nie verander word nie.
The decision is final and will not be changed.
Here, 'finaal' is used to mean ultimate or unalterable, describing a definitive decision.
Sy het finaal besluit om aan die universiteit te studeer.
She has finally decided to study at the university.
In this context, 'finaal' emphasizes the conclusion or resolution of making a decision, akin to 'finally' or 'once and for all.'
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