No. 634 in Afrikaans
heerlike
Delicious or delightful.
In a sentence
Die heerlike reuk van varsgebakte brood vul die lug.
The delightful smell of freshly baked bread fills the air.
In this sentence, 'heerlike' is an adjective describing the noun 'reuk' (smell), indicating that the smell is very pleasing.
Ons het 'n heerlike maaltyd gehad saam met vriende.
We had a delicious meal together with friends.
Here, 'heerlike' qualifies 'maaltyd' (meal), showing the meal was enjoyable and satisfactory.
Die musiek is heerlike om na te luister op 'n rustige dag.
The music is delightful to listen to on a calm day.
In this context, 'heerlike' functions as an adjective describing 'musiek' (music), emphasizing its pleasant and enjoyable nature.
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