No. 923 in Afrikaans
koronavirus
Coronavirus: A type of virus that can cause respiratory infections in humans and animals.
In a sentence
Die koronavirus is 'n aansteeklike siekte.
The coronavirus is an infectious disease.
Here, 'koronavirus' is used as a subject noun to name the disease.
As gevolg van die koronavirus, moet ons gesigmaskers dra.
Because of the coronavirus, we need to wear face masks.
In this sentence, 'koronavirus' is used as part of a cause-effect phrase to explain the reason for an action.
Baie mense het geleer oor gesondheid weens die impak van die koronavirus.
Many people have learned about health due to the impact of the coronavirus.
Here, 'koronavirus' is the object of a prepositional phrase, highlighting its effects.
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