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No. 604 in Afrikaans

kombuis

Kitchen.

In a sentence

  • Die kombuis in ons huis is groot en modern.

    The kitchen in our house is big and modern.

    Here, 'kombuis' is used as a noun to denote a specific room in a house where cooking activities take place.

  • Sy werk in die kombuis van 'n restaurant as 'n kok.

    She works in the kitchen of a restaurant as a cook.

    In this context, 'kombuis' is used to refer to the kitchen space in a professional setting like a restaurant.

  • Ons gesels lekker saam in die kombuis terwyl ons kos maak.

    We have a nice chat together in the kitchen while preparing food.

    'The word 'kombuis' is used here to mention the kitchen as a social and functional space where activities occur.

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