No. 239 in Afrikaans
here
"Here" in Afrikaans means "Lord" or "Master," often used to refer to God.
In a sentence
Die Here is ons beskermer.
The Lord is our protector.
Here is a noun referring to 'The Lord,' often used in a religious context.
Die kinders het gespeel in hierdie tuin.
The children played in this garden.
The word 'hierdie' incorporates 'hier,' meaning 'here,' which functions to specify 'this.'
Ek bly hier in die stad.
I live here in the city.
'Hier' is an adverb meaning 'here,' indicating location.
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