No. 971 in Afrikaans
ster
"Ster" means "star" in English.
In a sentence
Die sterre skyn helder in die naglug.
The stars shine brightly in the night sky.
Here, 'ster' refers to the celestial objects that emit light, commonly known as 'stars'.
Sy is 'n ster in wiskunde.
She is a star in mathematics.
In this sentence, 'ster' is used metaphorically to denote someone who excels or is outstanding in a particular field.
Die kind het 'n ster aan die boom gehang.
The child hung a star on the tree.
Here, 'ster' represents a decorative object shaped like a star, often used in festive settings.
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