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Afrikaans frequency list

No. 57 in Afrikaans

steeds

"Steeds" means "still" or "continuously" in English.

In a sentence

  • Hy is steeds besig met sy werk.

    He is still busy with his work.

    Here, 'steeds' is used to mean 'still', indicating continuation.

  • Steeds is die lewe vol verrassings.

    Life is always full of surprises.

    Here, 'steeds' is used to mean 'always', indicating something that constantly occurs.

  • Sy prestasies groei steeds.

    His achievements keep growing.

    Here, 'steeds' emphasizes the ongoing nature of the growth, akin to saying 'steadily'.

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