No. 809 in Afrikaans
witrivier
"White river."
In a sentence
Die Witrivier is 'n betowerende natuurskoon.
The Witrivier is an enchanting natural beauty.
Here, 'Witrivier' is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific river known for its white waters or a town named Witrivier.
Ons stap vandag langs 'n witrivier in die berge.
Today we are hiking alongside a white river in the mountains.
In this context, 'witrivier' is used as a descriptive term, meaning a 'white river', referring to the river's foamy appearance due to rapid water flows.
Die konsep van 'n witrivier simboliseer reinheid en energie.
The concept of a white river symbolizes purity and energy.
Here, 'witrivier' is metaphorical, symbolizing concepts of purity and vitality.
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