No. 51 in Afrikaans
laat
The Afrikaans word "laat" means "late" or "let/allow" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Die onderwyser laat die kinders vroeg huis toe gaan.
The teacher allows the children to go home early.
Here, 'laat' is used to convey 'allowing' or 'permitting', showcasing its usage as a verb.
Ek het hom te laat gesien om hom nog te waarsku.
I saw him too late to still warn him.
In this case, 'laat' is used to mean 'late', functioning as an adjective.
Ons sal wag omdat ons laat kom het.
We will wait because we arrived late.
Here, 'laat' is utilized to mean 'late', indicating the timing, functioning adverbially.
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