No. 943 in Afrikaans

tuiste

Home; place of belonging.

In a sentence

My huis is my tuiste.
My house is my home.
Here, 'tuiste' refers to the place where one lives and feels a sense of belonging.
Die natuur is 'n tuiste vir baie diere.
Nature is a habitat for many animals.
In this context, 'tuiste' means a natural habitat or dwelling place.
Ek het 'n tuiste gevind in die gemeenskap.
I have found a sense of belonging in the community.
'Tuiste' is used here metaphorically to indicate a feeling of acceptance and connection.

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