No. 90 in Afrikaans
waarvan
"Waarvan" means "of which" or "about which" in English.
In a sentence
Dit is die boek waarvan ek hou.
This is the book of which I am fond.
In this sentence, 'waarvan' is used to indicate 'of which' or 'of that', showing the object of fondness being the book.
Ek het 'n idee waarvan ons kan begin.
I have an idea from which we can start.
Here, 'waarvan' indicates 'from which', relating to the point of origin of the action (beginning) associated with the idea.
Sy het 'n voorstel waarvan ons hou.
She has a suggestion that we like.
In this case, 'waarvan' stands for 'that we like', connecting the suggestion with the sentiment of liking.
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