No. 442 in Afrikaans
nuus
News.
In a sentence
Ek lees die nuus elke oggend in die koerant.
I read the news every morning in the newspaper.
In this sentence, 'nuus' is used as a noun to refer to information or reports about recent events.
Het jy gehoor van die nuus oor die nuwe reëlings?
Did you hear the news about the new arrangements?
Here, 'nuus' again functions as a noun, indicating information about specific updates or changes.
Die student was erg nuuskierig om die nuus te aanvaar.
The student was very curious to receive the news.
In this usage, 'nuus' relates to the meaning of information or updates, but is contextualized to highlight curiosity or anticipation.
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