No. 246 in Afrikaans
reg
"Reg" in Afrikaans means "right" (direction, entitlement, or correct).
In a sentence
Ek het die reg om my mening te gee.
I have the right to express my opinion.
In this sentence, 'reg' means 'right' in the context of entitlement or privilege.
Die tafels is nou reg gesit vir die ete.
The tables are set right for the dinner now.
'Reg' here is used to mean 'right' as in correct or appropriately set.
Is dit reg dat ek later kom?
Is it okay if I come later?
In this usage, 'reg' means 'okay' or acceptable.
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