No. 434 in Afrikaans

vsa

"VSA" in Afrikaans is an abbreviation for "Verenigde State van Amerika," which translates to "United States of America" in English.

In a sentence

Die atleet vsa die wêreldrekord vir die marathon.
The athlete challenges the world record for the marathon.
In this sentence, 'vsa' is used as a verb meaning 'to challenge' or 'oppose'.
Daar is 'n klub wat vsa as 'n akroniem gebruik.
There is a club that uses 'vsa' as an acronym.
Here, 'vsa' is described as a specific acronym used in a context (possibly for an organization).
Sy vsa al haar kragte om te wen.
She exerts all her strength to win.
In this context, 'vsa' suggests the utilization or striving of an effort.

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