No. 493 in Afrikaans
reis
The Afrikaans word "reis" means "journey" or "travel" in English.
In a sentence
Ek reis na Kaapstad vir werk.
I travel to Cape Town for work.
In this sentence, 'reis' is used as a verb indicating the action of traveling.
Die reis na Kaapstad was lank.
The journey to Cape Town was long.
Here, 'reis' functions as a noun, referring to the journey itself.
Reis jy gereeld deur Suid-Afrika?
Do you travel frequently through South Africa?
In this question, 'reis' is again used as a verb, denoting the action of traveling.
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