No. 117 in Afrikaans
geleentheid
Opportunity.
In a sentence
Elke spanningsgroep het 'n geleentheid om te oefen voor die optrede.
Each performing group has an opportunity to rehearse before the performance.
In this sentence, 'geleentheid' is used to imply 'opportunity,' meaning a chance or occasion to do something.
Daar was 'n gesellige geleentheid vir die hele familie by die mark.
There was a friendly event for the whole family at the market.
Here, 'geleentheid' indicates 'event,' referring to a social or organized gathering.
Die fees bied 'n geleentheid om plaaslike produkte te koop.
The festival offers an opportunity to buy local products.
In this case, 'geleentheid' again means 'opportunity,' highlighting a favorable situation to engage in an activity.
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