No. 471 in Afrikaans
veilig
Safe.
In a sentence
Die kinders het veilig by die skool aangekom.
The children arrived safely at school.
Here, "veilig" is used as an adverb to describe the manner in which the children arrived at school.
Dit is belangrik om veilig te bestuur.
It is important to drive safely.
In this sentence, "veilig" functions as an adverb, suggesting safe behavior in the context of driving.
Die area is bekend vir sy veilig omgewing.
The area is known for its safe environment.
Here, "veilig" is an adjective describing the environment of the area, implying it is secure and free from danger.
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