No. 888 in Afrikaans
stander
"Stander" in Afrikaans means "stander" or "stand" in English, often referring to something that supports or holds an object upright.
In a sentence
Die lamp het sy stander verloor en kan nie regop bly nie.
The lamp has lost its stand and cannot remain upright.
In this sentence, 'stander' refers to a physical stand or base for support.
Die atleet is 'n uitstekende stander vir sportmangees.
The athlete is an excellent supporter of sportsmanship.
Here, 'stander' is used metaphorically to refer to someone who supports or embodies a quality.
Sy het as die enigste stander van hoop in die gemeenskap opgetree.
She acted as the sole pillar of hope in the community.
In this context, 'stander' symbolizes being a pillar or source of support for an abstract concept.
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