No. 721 in Afrikaans
leerling
A "learner" or "student."
In a sentence
Die leerling doen goed in sy wiskunde eksamens.
The student is doing well in his math exams.
In this sentence, 'leerling' refers to a student or pupil in an educational setting, showcasing their performance.
As 'n leerling wil jy altyd jou beste probeer.
As a learner, you always want to try your best.
Here, 'leerling' is used more broadly to mean a person who is in a phase of learning or acquisition of knowledge, expressing general behavior.
Die nuwe leerling in die klas is baie vriendelik.
The new student in the class is very friendly.
The term 'leerling' indicates a newly enrolled student or member of a particular class, emphasizing their introduction or presence.
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