No. 215 in Afrikaans
oud
Old.
In a sentence
Die ou kar staan steeds in die motorhuis.
The old car is still in the garage.
Adjective describing the car's old age.
My oupa is baie oud vir sy ouderdom.
My grandfather is very old for his age.
Adjective describing the grandfather's advanced age.
Ek het ou herinneringe wat ek koester.
I have old memories that I cherish.
Adjective describing the memories as from the past.
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