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Afrikaans frequency list

No. 379 in Afrikaans

harde

"Harde" means "hard" or "strong" in English.

In a sentence

  • Die harde wind waai die bome om.

    The strong wind topples the trees.

    Here, 'harde' describes the intensity (strong) of the wind.

  • Ek hou nie van harde musiek nie.

    I do not like loud music.

    In this context, 'harde' means 'loud,' referring to the volume of the music.

  • Hy is bekend vir sy harde werk.

    He is known for his hard work.

    Here, 'harde' conveys diligence, describing the rigorous nature of the work.

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