No. 770 in Afrikaans
klasse
"Klasse" in Afrikaans means "classes" or "class" in English.
In a sentence
Die klasse begin elke dag om agt-uur.
The classes start every day at eight o'clock.
Here, 'klasse' is used to refer to academic sessions or lessons.
Sy is in die eerste klas met betrekking tot haar talente.
She is in the top class regarding her talents.
Here, 'klasse' is used metaphorically to indicate a tier or category of excellence.
Daar is verskillende klasse plante wat in hierdie streek voorkom.
There are different classes of plants found in this region.
Here, 'klasse' is used to categorize types or groups, specifically of plants.
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