No. 87 in Afrikaans

gebruik

"Gebruik" means "use" or "usage" in English.

In a sentence

Ek gebruik 'n pen om te skryf.
I use a pen to write.
The word 'gebruik' here is used as a verb meaning 'to use', indicating the action of employing something for a purpose.
Die gebruik van water spaar energie.
The usage of water saves energy.
In this sentence, 'gebruik' functions as a noun meaning 'usage' or 'application', describing the act or manner of using something.
Hulle gebruik gewoonlik die trap om op te gaan.
They usually use the stairs to go up.
Again, 'gebruik' is utilized as a verb meaning 'to use', but here it emphasizes a habitual action or preference for using something.

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