No. 491 in Afrikaans

lid

Member.

In a sentence

Ek is 'n lid van die biodiversiteitsklub.
I am a member of the biodiversity club.
In this sentence, 'lid' is used to refer to a member of an organization or group.
My vinger se lid is beseer.
My finger joint is injured.
Here, 'lid' is used anatomically, to mean 'joint' in reference to a body part.
Die lid het gestem tydens die vergadering.
The member voted during the meeting.
Once again, 'lid' refers to a member of an assembly or group, highlighting the structure of formal decision-making.

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