No. 388 in Afrikaans
sake
"Business" or "affairs."
In a sentence
Ons moet die sake van môre bespreek.
We need to discuss the matters of tomorrow.
The word 'sake' is used here to mean 'matters' or 'topics'. It refers to issues or things that need to be addressed or talked about.
Hy het al sy sake uitstekend bestuur.
He managed all his affairs excellently.
The word 'sake' refers here to 'affairs' or 'business dealings'. In this context, it symbolizes responsibilities or personal matters.
Sy sake oor die toets was onnodig.
His concerns about the test were unnecessary.
Here, 'sake' is used to express 'concerns' or 'worries'. It implies emotional or mental preoccupations regarding a topic.
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