No. 387 in Afrikaans
raad
"Raad" in Afrikaans means "council" or "advice."
In a sentence
Die raad het 'n nuwe besluit oor die projek geneem.
The council made a new decision regarding the project.
In this sentence, 'raad' is used as a noun meaning 'council,' referring to a group or committee that makes decisions.
Dankie vir jou raad oor hoe om die probleem op te los.
Thank you for your advice on how to solve the problem.
Here, 'raad' means 'advice,' referring to suggestions or guidance offered to solve an issue.
Ek kan nie raad gee oor hierdie saak nie.
I cannot give advice on this matter.
In this context, 'raad' is again used as 'advice,' but in the context of the speaker's ability to provide it.
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