No. 926 in Afrikaans

moenie

"Moenie" means "do not" or "don't."

In a sentence

Moenie te laat wees nie.
Do not be too late.
In this sentence, 'moenie' is used to give a prohibition, meaning 'do not'.
Moenie bekommerd wees nie.
Do not worry.
Here, 'moenie' is employed to express a suggestion to not do something, advising against worrying.
Ek het gesê moenie daarheen gaan nie.
I said do not go there.
In this context, 'moenie' introduces a reported command or request to refrain from an action.

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