No. 126 in Afrikaans
water
The Afrikaans word "water" means "water" in English.
In a sentence
Die glas is vol water.
The glass is full of water.
'Water' is used as a noun, referring to the liquid.
Hy moet die plante water gee.
He needs to water the plants.
'Water' is used as a verb, indicating the action of giving water.
Die rivier het baie vinnig water gedra.
The river carried water very rapidly.
'Water' is used as a direct object, specifying the thing being carried by the river.
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