No. 862 in Afrikaans

terugslag

Setback.

In a sentence

Ons span het 'n terugslag ervaar toe ons sterspeler beseer is.
Our team experienced a setback when our star player was injured.
In this sentence, 'terugslag' is used to mean a difficulty or hindrance encountered in a situation.
Hy het moed behou ondanks die terugslag in sy planne.
He kept his resolve despite the setback in his plans.
Here, 'terugslag' conveys the idea of an obstacle or challenge to reaching a goal.
Elke terugslag bied 'n geleentheid om sterker terug te kom.
Each setback provides an opportunity to come back stronger.
In this context, 'terugslag' refers to an unexpected event that temporarily causes delays or difficulties but can lead to growth.

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