No. 496 in Afrikaans
tog
Sure! The Afrikaans word "tog" means "yet," "still," "however," or "after all," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tog het sy besluit om aan te hou probeer.
Yet, she decided to keep trying.
Here, 'tog' is used to express a sense of concession or contrast.
Dit is tog so 'n pragtige uitsig, nie waar nie?
It is indeed such a beautiful view, isn't it?
In this sentence, 'tog' emphasizes the subject, giving a tone of admiration or realization.
Sy het hom gesmeek, maar tog wou hy nie help nie.
She begged him, but still, he didn't want to help.
Here, 'tog' conveys a sense of persistence or contrary action despite expectations.
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