No. 676 in Afrikaans

jongste

Youngest.

In a sentence

Hy is die jongste kind in die gesin.
He is the youngest child in the family.
Here, 'jongste' is used as a superlative adjective indicating the most youthful or the last born in comparison to others in the family.
Daar is baie jongste tegnologie wat ons kan gebruik.
There is very latest technology that we can use.
In this context, 'jongste' indicates the most recent or newest developments in technology.
Die jongste nuus is dat hulle die projek voltooi het.
The latest news is that they have completed the project.
Here, 'jongste' describes the most current or up-to-date status of the news.

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