No. 536 in Afrikaans
gestig
"Gestig" means "founded" or "established."
In a sentence
Die dorp is in die 1800's gestig.
The town was founded in the 1800s.
Here, 'gestig' refers to the establishment of a town, implying its foundation or creation.
Hy het 'n organisasie gestig om kinders te help.
He founded an organization to help children.
In this context, 'gestig' refers to the act of creating or initiating an organization intended to provide aid to children.
Die universiteit is gestig met die doel om kwaliteit opvoeding te verskaf.
The university was established with the aim of providing quality education.
Here, 'gestig' pertains to the establishment of an institution, specifying its purpose and mission.
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