No. 152 in Afrikaans

graag

"Gladly" or "eagerly."

In a sentence

Ek hou graag van lees.
I enjoy reading willingly.
In this sentence, "graag" is used to express a preference or enjoyment of an activity, emphasizing willingness and fondness.
Sy help graag met kook.
She likes to help with cooking.
Here, "graag" conveys enthusiasm or readiness to participate in the activity mentioned, showing a positive attitude.
Ons besoek graag nuwe plekke.
We enjoy visiting new places.
This usage of "graag" highlights an interest or pleasure in doing a specific action, indicating a repeated or generic preference.

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