No. 550 in Afrikaans
woord
"Word."
In a sentence
Die woord is baie belangrik in hierdie sin.
The word is very important in this sentence.
Used as a noun representing a unit of language.
Hy woord 'n goeie dokter as hy klaar studeer het.
He will become a good doctor once he has finished his studies.
Used as a verb meaning to become.
Ek verstaan nie mooi hoe om hierdie woord uit te spreek nie.
I do not clearly understand how to pronounce this word.
Used as a noun again, referring to a component of speech or writing.
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