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No. 268 in Afrikaans

omstandighede

"Omstandighede" means "circumstances" in English.

In a sentence

  • Die omstandighede rondom die ongeluk was verskriklik.

    The circumstances surrounding the accident were terrible.

    Here, 'omstandighede' refers to the conditions or factors related to the event.

  • Hy funksioneer goed onder moeilike omstandighede.

    He functions well under difficult circumstances.

    In this sentence, 'omstandighede' indicates the challenging situations or environments.

  • Omdat die omstandighede gunstig was, het ons sukses behaal.

    Because the circumstances were favorable, we achieved success.

    Here, 'omstandighede' is used to describe favorable conditions enabling a positive outcome.

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