No. 654 in Afrikaans
wonder
"Wonder" in Afrikaans means "miracle" or "wonder."
In a sentence
Ek wonder of dit môre gaan reën.
I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.
Here, 'wonder' is used as a verb meaning 'to ponder or question'.
Die tuin is vol wonder en skoonheid.
The garden is full of wonder and beauty.
In this case, 'wonder' is used as a noun, conveying the sense of amazement or awe.
Sy wonder oor die antwoorde maar is steeds seker van haar keuse.
She wonders about the answers but is still confident in her choice.
In this sentence, 'wonder' is again a verb, indicating contemplation or curiosity.
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