No. 345 in Afrikaans
senior
The Afrikaans word "senior" means "senior" or "elder" in English, referring to someone older or of higher rank.
In a sentence
Hy is 'n senior sportspeler in die skoolspan.
He is a senior athlete in the school team.
The word 'senior' in this sentence describes someone holding a higher rank or position based on experience or age.
Die senior bestuur het besluit om die projek te aanvaar.
The senior management has decided to accept the project.
Here, 'senior' refers to the higher-level or more experienced personnel within an organizational hierarchy.
My oupa geniet sy lewe as 'n senior burger.
My grandfather enjoys his life as a senior citizen.
In this context, 'senior' denotes someone who is elderly or advanced in age.
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