No. 300 in Afrikaans

verskil

Difference.

In a sentence

Daar is 'n verskil tussen die twee opsies.
There is a difference between the two options.
In this sentence, 'verskil' is used as a noun meaning 'difference'.
Hulle se opinies verskil oor hierdie onderwerp.
Their opinions differ on this subject.
Here, 'verskil' functions as a verb meaning 'to differ'.
Die klein verskil in temperatuur was merkbaar.
The small difference in temperature was noticeable.
In this example, 'verskil' again serves as a noun, but it emphasizes a specific observable distinction.

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