No. 523 in Afrikaans
verband
"Verband" in English can mean "connection," "relation," "context," or "bandage," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Die verband tussen die twee gebeurtenisse is nie duidelik nie.
The connection between the two events is not clear.
In this sentence, 'verband' is used to mean 'connection' or 'relation', referring to how events might be related.
Ek het 'n verband by die bank uitgeneem om 'n huis te koop.
I took out a mortgage from the bank to buy a house.
Here, 'verband' is used to mean 'mortgage', referring to a financial loan.
Hy is verband met die misdaad en sal gevolge ondervind.
He is linked to the crime and will face consequences.
In this example, 'verband' suggests being 'associated' or 'linked', describing an established connection or involvement.
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