No. 571 in Afrikaans
rigting
Direction.
In a sentence
Die man het gevra watter rigting ons gaan.
The man asked which direction we are heading.
Here, 'rigting' is used in its basic meaning of 'direction', referring to the physical path making or choosing.
Sy het 'n nuwe rigting in haar loopbaan gekies.
She chose a new direction in her career.
In this sentence, 'rigting' is metaphorically used to mean a new path or approach, especially in one's professional or personal endeavors.
Die plan moet 'n duidelike rigting hê.
The plan must have a clear direction.
Here, 'rigting' describes a conceptual focus or trajectory, referring to the intention or planned outcome.
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