No. 328 in Afrikaans

oomblik

Moment.

In a sentence

Ek sal jou in 'n oomblik help.
I will help you in a moment.
The word 'oomblik' is used here to indicate a short duration of time, similar to 'a moment' in English.
Daardie oomblik was onvergeetlik.
That moment was unforgettable.
The word 'oomblik' refers here to a specific point in time that is emphasized for its significance.
Gee my 'n oomblik om hierdie op te los.
Give me a moment to solve this.
The word 'oomblik' is employed in this context to ask for a short amount of time dedicated to focusing on an activity.

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