No. 194 in Afrikaans
vaal
Dull, pale, or grayish.
In a sentence
Die lug is grys en vaal vandag.
The sky is gray and dull today.
In this sentence, 'vaal' describes the sky's dull and faded appearance, indicating its usage as an adjective referring to a muted or lackluster color.
Haar klere is vaal nadat dit sonnig uitgewit is.
Her clothes are faded after being bleached by the sun.
Here, 'vaal' signifies the faded and less vibrant state of clothing after sun exposure, showcasing its application in daily contexts referring to color fading.
Die ou foto is vaal en vervaag oor die jare.
The old photo is pale and has blurred over the years.
In this example, 'vaal' highlights how an object's quality, such as color intensity, fades over time, illustrating temporal effects on appearance using this term.
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