No. 359 in Afrikaans
lig
"Light" (can refer to illumination, not heavy, or gentle).
In a sentence
Die lig in die kamer is baie helder.
The light in the room is very bright.
The word 'lig' here refers to actual physical light or illumination.
Die ballon is so lig soos 'n veer.
The balloon is as light as a feather.
The word 'lig' in this sentence means 'light' in terms of weight.
Sy lig haar hand vinnig op om vrae te vra.
She raises her hand quickly to ask questions.
In this sentence, 'lig' is the verb meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise'.
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