No. 794 in Afrikaans
wind
The Afrikaans word "wind" means "wind" in English, referring to moving air.
In a sentence
Die wind waai sterk vandag.
The wind is blowing strongly today.
In this sentence, 'wind' is used as a noun referring to the natural movement of air.
Sy het vinnig gewind om die draai.
She quickly turned around the corner.
Here, 'gewind' is an adjective derived from 'wind,' describing swift motion or action, showing a figurative application.
Hulle het die toring geklim en die wind getrotseer.
They climbed the tower and braved the wind.
In this usage, 'wind' again refers to moving air, and the sentence emphasizes facing or overcoming the resistance posed by it.
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