No. 920 in Afrikaans
kamer
Room.
In a sentence
Ek sit in my kamer en lees 'n boek.
I am sitting in my room reading a book.
In this context, 'kamer' refers to a personal room, usually in the home, used for private activities such as resting or studying.
Die hotelkamer is ruim en skoon.
The hotel room is spacious and clean.
Here, 'kamer' describes a rented room in a hotel, typically used for temporary lodging during travel.
Hy het 'n nuwe kamer vir die plante opgerig.
He built a new room for the plants.
In this example, 'kamer' denotes a dedicated space, such as a greenhouse or conservatory, designed for specific purposes like storing or growing plants.
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