No. 961 in Afrikaans
kaartjies
Tickets.
In a sentence
Ons het kaartjies nodig om die bus te neem.
We need tickets to take the bus.
The word "kaartjies" is used here to mean 'tickets,' referring to passes or permits required for public transportation.
Sy het die pragtige kaartjies vir die uitnodigings gemaak.
She made the beautiful cards for the invitations.
In this context, "kaartjies" refers to 'cards,' especially decorative ones meant for sending invitations.
Die kinders speel met kleurvolle kaartjies op die tafel.
The children are playing with colorful cards on the table.
Here, "kaartjies" is used to mean 'cards,' likely small rectangular pieces of card used in games or decorations.
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