No. 698 in Afrikaans
moolman
The Afrikaans word "moolman" does not have a direct English definition but could be a proper noun or surname.
In a sentence
Die moolman het die saadjies in die grond geplant.
The gardener planted the seeds in the soil.
In this context, 'moolman' is used to refer to a gardener, emphasizing their work with the earth.
Ons gesels oor die denke van 'n ware moolman.
We are discussing the mindset of a true philosopher.
Here, 'moolman' metaphorically describes someone deeply thoughtful, likened to engaging with the depths of the earth.
Hy is ‘n bekende moolman in sy gemeenskap.
He is a well-known miner in his community.
In this sentence, 'moolman' denotes an individual working in mining, directly related to digging and earth.
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