No. 678 in Afrikaans
lopies
"Lopies" in Afrikaans means "runs" in English, often used in the context of sports like cricket.
In a sentence
Die krieketspan het vandag baie lopies aangeteken.
The cricket team scored many runs today.
In this sentence, 'lopies' refers to 'runs,' a term used in cricket to signify points scored.
Ons vriende het langs die strand gaan lopies doen vir oefening.
Our friends went to jog along the beach for exercise.
Here, 'lopies' is used to describe a casual running activity for exercise.
Die kleintjie het vinnige lopies tussen die stoele ingeneem.
The little one darted quickly between the chairs.
In this context, 'lopies' refers to small and quick dashes or runs.
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