No. 567 in Afrikaans
onwettige
"Onwettige" means "illegal" in English.
In a sentence
Hy het 'n onwettige handeling gepleeg.
He committed an illegal act.
The word 'onwettige' is used here as an adjective to describe the noun 'handeling' (act), indicating that the act was unlawful or not permitted by law.
Die gebruik van 'n onwettige middel is strafbaar.
Using an illegal substance is punishable.
In this sentence, 'onwettige' serves as an adjective describing 'middel' (substance), showing that the substance's use is against the regulations or law.
'n Onwettige verhouding kan probleme veroorsaak.
An illicit relationship can cause problems.
Here, 'onwettige' qualifies 'verhouding' (relationship), implying that the relationship is unauthorized or socially/morally considered unacceptable.
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