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No. 929 in Afrikaans

ontsmet

"Ontsmet" means "disinfect" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ek ontsmet my hande voor ek kos maak.

    I disinfect my hands before preparing food.

    ontswerktes the action of disinfecting or cleaning to remove germs, demonstrating its usage as a verb.

  • Die ontsmetting van die toerusting is noodsaaklik.

    The disinfection of the equipment is crucial.

    here, "ontsmetting" represents the noun form, referring to the process of disinfecting.

  • Ontsmet asseblief die oppervlak na gebruik.

    Please disinfect the surface after use.

    shows an imperative form, directing someone to carry out the act of disinfecting.

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