No. 577 in Afrikaans
vroeë
"Early"
In a sentence
Die vroeë oggend is 'n stil tyd van die dag.
The early morning is a quiet time of the day.
The word "vroeë" modifies "oggend" (morning), indicating something that occurs early in its duration.
Hulle geniet die vroeë blom van die lente blomme.
They enjoy the early blooming of the spring flowers.
Here, "vroeë" describes "blom" (blooming), specifying an earlier-than-usual time for the flowers to bloom.
Sy se sukses is aan haar vroeë pogings te danke.
Her success is due to her early efforts.
"Vroeë" is used adjectivally to describe "pogings" (efforts), associating these efforts with an earlier time.
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