No. 199 in Afrikaans
stel
"Stel" in Afrikaans means "set," "place," "put," or "adjust," depending on context.
In a sentence
Ek stel belang in kuns.
I am interested in art.
Here, 'stel' is used as part of the phrase 'stel belang' which means 'to be interested'.
Stel die klok sodat dit korrek is.
Set the clock so that it is correct.
In this context, 'stel' means 'set' or 'adjust' something.
Hy stel voor dat ons vroeër ontmoet.
He suggests that we meet earlier.
Here, 'stel' is part of the phrase 'stel voor' which means 'to suggest'.
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