No. 605 in Afrikaans

leef

Live.

In a sentence

Jy moet jou lewe voluit leef.
You must live your life to the fullest.
Here, 'leef' is used as a verb meaning 'to live' in a vibrant and intentional manner.
Hy leef nog en is gesond.
He is still alive and is healthy.
In this sentence, 'leef' refers to the state of being alive, functioning as a verb meaning 'to live'.
Die vis leef in varswater.
The fish lives in freshwater.
Here, 'leef' describes the natural habitat and life condition of the fish, again serving as a verb.

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