No. 46 in Afrikaans
huis
House.
In a sentence
Ek bly in 'n groot huis naby die strand.
I live in a big house near the beach.
In this sentence, the word 'huis' is used as a noun, referring to a structure where people live.
Ons huis die troeteldiere in die skuur wanneer dit reën.
We house the pets in the shed when it rains.
Here, 'huis' is used as a verb meaning to provide shelter or a place to stay.
Die huis van my drome is modern en ruim.
The house of my dreams is modern and spacious.
This usage of 'huis' as a noun represents a concept of a desired or ideal residence.
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