No. 79 in Afrikaans
ontvang
"Receive"
In a sentence
Ek het vandag 'n geskenk ontvang.
I received a gift today.
The word 'ontvang' is used here to mean 'received', referring to accepting or coming into possession of something.
Die satelliet kan seinse vanaf die ruimte ontvang.
The satellite can receive signals from space.
The word 'ontvang' is used here in the context of technology, meaning the reception or picking up of signals.
Die gaste word hartlik ontvang by die hotel.
The guests are warmly welcomed at the hotel.
In this case, 'ontvang' refers to a hospitable welcome or reception of people.
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