No. 492 in Afrikaans
optrede
"Optrede" in English means "performance" or "action."
In a sentence
Die optrede van die leerling in die klas was baie respekteer.
The behavior of the student in the class was very respectful.
Here, 'optrede' refers to 'behaviour' or 'conduct' of an individual.
Hulle het besluit om die optrede uit te stel weens die slegte weer.
They decided to postpone the performance due to bad weather.
In this case, 'optrede' signifies 'performance' as in a show or presentation.
Sy woorde kan as 'n optrede teen onreg gesien word.
His words can be seen as an action against injustice.
Here, 'optrede' means 'action,' representing an initiative or deed taken.
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