No. 331 in Afrikaans
sterk
Strong.
In a sentence
Die atleet is baie sterk en kan swaar gewigte optel.
The athlete is very strong and can lift heavy weights.
Here, 'sterk' is used as an adjective to describe physical strength.
Die sop het 'n sterk reuk van speserye.
The soup has a strong smell of spices.
In this context, 'sterk' is employed to describe an intense smell.
Hy het sterk geglo in sy vermoë om sy doelwitte te bereik.
He strongly believed in his ability to achieve his goals.
Here, 'sterk' is used as an adverb to describe the intensity of belief.
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