No. 156 in Afrikaans
lê
"Lie" or "lay."
In a sentence
Die boek lê op die tafel.
The book lies on the table.
Here, 'lê' is used to show the state of the book being placed on the surface of the table.
Die hoender lê eiers in die nes.
The hen lays eggs in the nest.
In this context, 'lê' describes the act of producing eggs by the hen.
Ek lê en lees 'n boek op die bank.
I lie down and read a book on the couch.
Here, 'lê' conveys the action of lying down in a relaxed posture.
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