No. 15 in Afrikaans
na
The Afrikaans word "na" means "to" or "after" in English.
In a sentence
Ek kyk na die voëls in die tuin.
I look at the birds in the garden.
In this sentence, 'na' is used as a preposition meaning 'at' or 'towards'.
Ons gaan na die middagete na die park toe.
We are going to the park after lunch.
Here, 'na' is used as a preposition indicating 'after'.
Sy verlang na haar huis toe.
She longs for her home.
In this context, 'na' expresses a sense of longing or yearning.
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