No. 547 in Afrikaans
toestand
"Toestand" means "condition" or "state" in English.
In a sentence
Die toestand van die weer het skielik verander.
The condition of the weather changed suddenly.
In this context, 'toestand' refers to the current state or condition of the weather, emphasizing the dynamic nature of weather patterns.
Sy mediese toestand is ernstig en vereis onmiddelike aandag.
His medical condition is serious and requires immediate attention.
Here, 'toestand' denotes an individual's health condition, commonly used in medical or health-related discussions.
Hulle bespreek die politieke toestand van die land.
They are discussing the political state of the country.
In this usage, 'toestand' represents the current state or context of a situation, in this case, the political situation in a country.
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