No. 545 in Afrikaans

skoolhoof

Principal (of a school).

In a sentence

Die skoolhoof het die vergadering gelei.
The principal led the meeting.
Here, 'skoolhoof' is used to refer to the head of a school, denoting their leadership role.
Ons het die skoolhoof gevra oor die nuwe reëls.
We asked the principal about the new rules.
In this context, 'skoolhoof' functions as a title for the person responsible for the administration of the school.
Die skoolhoof het die dag se verrigtinge afgesluit.
The principal concluded the day's proceedings.
Here, 'skoolhoof' underscores the role of the principal in summarizing or concluding events within the school.

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