on

In a sentence

• Ek sien die voël op die tak.

  I see the bird on the branch.

  Here, 'on' expresses a physical placement.

• Ons gaan na die museum toe on jou voorstel.

  We are going to the museum on your suggestion.

  In this sentence, 'on' indicates basis or reason for action.

• Sy het op die eerste plek oorwinning behaal.

  She achieved victory in the first place.

  Here, 'on' implies a numerical or positional concept.