No. 357 in Afrikaans
groter
"Groter" means "bigger" or "larger" in English.
In a sentence
Die nuwe winkel in die stad is baie groter as die ou een.
The new store in town is much bigger than the old one.
Used as a comparative adjective to describe relative size.
In hierdie kompetisie is groter pogings nodig om te wen.
In this competition, greater efforts are needed to win.
Used to emphasize the magnitude of efforts required.
Sy droom het groter geword met die tyd.
Her dream became bigger over time.
Illustrates the process of becoming larger or more significant.
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