No. 406 in Afrikaans
ouderdom
Age.
In a sentence
Die ouderdom van die ou boom is meer as honderd jaar.
The age of the old tree is more than a hundred years.
In this sentence, 'ouderdom' is used to refer to the age or number of years that the tree has existed.
Ouderdom bring wysheid vir diegene wat wil leer.
Age brings wisdom to those who want to learn.
Here, 'ouderdom' signifies the abstract concept of aging and the experiences and wisdom that often come with it.
Sy bekommer haar oor die ouderdom van haar ouer se liggaamlike toestand.
She worries about the aging of her parent's physical condition.
In this context, 'ouderdom' describes the process or effects of aging on someone's physical capabilities.
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