No. 85 in Afrikaans

hoërskool

High school.

In a sentence

Sy gaan elke dag na die hoërskool.
She goes to high school every day.
The word "hoërskool" is used to refer to a specific type of educational institution.
Ek is 'n onderwyser by die plaaslike hoërskool.
I am a teacher at the local high school.
Here, "hoërskool" identifies the workplace location relevant to the individual.
Ons basketbalspan speel teen die hoërskool van die volgende dorp.
Our basketball team competes against the high school from the neighboring town.
In this context, "hoërskool" represents another school serving as a reference point in competition.

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