No. 220 in Afrikaans

leer

"Leer" in Afrikaans means "to learn" or "ladder."

In a sentence

Ek hou daarvan om nuwe dinge te leer.
I like to learn new things.
In this sentence, 'leer' is used as a verb meaning 'to learn'.
Die leer na sukses is lank en moeilik.
The ladder to success is long and difficult.
Here, 'leer' is used as a noun meaning 'ladder'.
Hy gebruik leer om die stoel oor te trek.
He uses leather to upholster the chair.
In this example, 'leer' refers to 'leather' as a material.

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