No. 880 in Afrikaans
kotze
The Afrikaans word "kotze" means "vomit" in English.
In a sentence
Die see laat my kotze as dit rof is.
The sea makes me vomit when it is rough.
In this sentence, 'kotze' means 'vomit' or 'throw up', referring to motion sickness caused by the sea.
Hy het sy kotze uitgegooi na die partytjie.
He threw up after the party.
Here, 'kotze' is used in its literal sense meaning 'vomit', indicating a physical reaction to perhaps an excess.
Sy humor het my laat kotze van die lag.
His humor made me laugh until I felt like vomiting.
In this instance, 'kotze' is used more figuratively, illustrating an extreme reaction to humor, potentially emphasizing the dramatic effect of laughter.
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