No. 800 in Afrikaans
loftus
"Loftus" is not an Afrikaans word; it commonly refers to Loftus Versfeld Stadium in South Africa.
In a sentence
Ons gaan môre Loftus Versfeld toe om die rugbywedstryd te kyk.
We are going to Loftus Versfeld tomorrow to watch the rugby match.
In this sentence, 'Loftus' refers to Loftus Versfeld, a famous stadium in Pretoria, indicating a specific place.
Die naam Loftus is bekend onder sportliefhebbers in Suid-Afrika.
The name Loftus is familiar to sports enthusiasts in South Africa.
Here, 'Loftus' is used as a proper noun referring to a location frequently connected to sports events, particularly rugby.
Hy werk by 'n winkeltjie naby Loftus, waar hulle interessante items verkoop.
He works at a small shop near Loftus, where they sell interesting items.
In this context, 'Loftus' again identifies a specific geographic place, serving as a point of reference for proximity.
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