No. 430 in Afrikaans
kriel
Small or bantam (usually referring to chickens).
In a sentence
Die hoenders in die agterplaas het kriel geword.
The chickens in the backyard have become bantams.
In this sentence, 'kriel' is used to refer to a type or characteristic of chickens, meaning they are small or bantam in stature.
Die kind kriel van die kruideniersware.
The child crouches next to the groceries.
Here, 'kriel' describes the physical action of crouching or squatting.
Die tuin is kriel met blommetjies na die reën.
The garden is teeming with flowers after the rain.
'Kriel' in this context expresses abundance, indicating that the garden is full or covered with flowers.
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