No. 587 in Afrikaans
louise
"Louise" is a proper noun, typically a female given name, and does not have a specific meaning in Afrikaans beyond its use as a name.
In a sentence
Louise is 'n talentvolle skrywer.
Louise is a talented writer.
Proper noun: referring to a person's name.
Die louise glans van die stof het my aandag getrek.
The faint sheen of the fabric caught my attention.
Adjective (if derived or misspelled from 'louis,' which would require context clarification): suggesting faint or subtle, here describing sheen.
Ek hou daarvan hoe die woord 'louise' in jou storie gebruik word.
I like how the word 'louise' is used in your story.
Noun: referring to the word itself as a subject of discussion.
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