No. 432 in Afrikaans
nasionale
"National."
In a sentence
Die nasionale vlag wapper trots in die wind.
The national flag waves proudly in the wind.
In this sentence, the word 'nasionale' is used as an adjective to describe the flag, connecting it to the concept of 'nation'.
Die nasionale park beskerm baie diere en plante.
The national park protects many animals and plants.
Here, 'nasionale' functions as an adjective modifying 'park,' relating the park to the country's collective identity.
Openbare vervoer is deel van 'n nasionale strategie.
Public transport is part of a national strategy.
In this example, 'nasionale' describes 'strategie,' indicating that the strategy spans across the nation.
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