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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