No. 11 in Afrikaans

ook

"Ook" in Afrikaans means "also" or "too" in English.

In a sentence

Ek hou ook van musiek.
I also like music.
The word 'ook' is used to mean 'also,' indicating additional agreement.
Hy kom ook na die partytjie.
He is also coming to the party.
Here 'ook' emphasizes the inclusion of another person in an action.
Sy is slim en mooi, en ook baie vriendelik.
She is smart and beautiful, and also very friendly.
In this context, 'ook' adds emphasis to a further quality of the subject.

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