No. 460 in Afrikaans
hardloop
The Afrikaans word "hardloop" means "run" in English.
In a sentence
Ek hardloop elke oggend in die park.
I run every morning in the park.
Here, 'hardloop' is used as a verb meaning 'to run' in a literal, physical sense.
Die tyd hardloop weg wanneer jy pret het.
Time runs away when you're having fun.
In this sentence, 'hardloop' is used metaphorically to describe time passing quickly.
Hy het sy hardloop verbeter deur elke dag te oefen.
He improved his running by practicing every day.
Here, 'hardloop' is used as a noun referring to the activity or sport of running.
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