No. 701 in Afrikaans
smit
"Contagion" or "infection."
In a sentence
Die siekte het vinnig gesmit.
The disease spread quickly.
In this sentence, "smit" refers to the act of spreading of a disease, implying contagion or transmission.
Sy het geleer hoe om smit te vermy.
She learned how to avoid contagion.
Here, "smit" is used as a noun signifying the act or result of spreading an infection.
Hulle vriendskap het ander mense gesmit.
Their friendship influenced others.
In this sentence, "smit" is used figuratively, indicating a positive influence rather than a literal contagion.
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