No. 423 in Afrikaans
rekord
Record.
In a sentence
Die atleet het 'n nuwe rekord opgestel.
The athlete set a new record.
In this context, 'rekord' means a notable achievement or the best performance in a particular area.
Plaas asseblief hierdie gebeurtenis op die rekord.
Please put this event on the record.
Here, 'rekord' is used to indicate documentation or official recording of information.
Ek het 'n ou rekord gekry om na musiek te luister.
I found an old record to listen to music.
In this instance, 'rekord' refers to a physical phonograph disc used for playing music.
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