No. 326 in Afrikaans
moord
The Afrikaans word "moord" means "murder" in English.
In a sentence
Die speurder het die moord deeglik ondersoek.
The detective thoroughly investigated the murder.
The word 'moord' in this sentence refers to the act of murder, a serious criminal offense.
Sy sê altyd dat daardie sjokolade 'n moord werd is.
She always says that that chocolate is worth a murder.
Here, 'moord' is used figuratively to express something highly desirable or appealing.
Hulle het met moord en brand geprotesteer oor die nuwe reëls.
They protested vehemently about the new rules.
In this idiom, 'moord' is part of a figure of speech 'moord en brand', indicating intense and passionate behavior.
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