Word
Ons skenk kledingstukke solank as hulle skoon is.
Meaning
We donate garments as long as they are clean.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Ons skenk kledingstukke solank as hulle skoon is.
What does skenk mean here?
Here, skenk means donate or give as a donation.
It is a bit more formal and specific than gee (give). So:
- Ons gee kledingstukke = We give clothing
- Ons skenk kledingstukke = We donate clothing
In this sentence, skenk is the natural choice because the idea is giving items away, usually for charity or to others in need.
What does kledingstukke mean, and what is its singular form?
Kledingstukke means garments or items of clothing.
The singular is:
- kledingstuk = garment / item of clothing
- kledingstukke = garments / items of clothing
A learner should also know that Afrikaans often uses klere for clothes, which is more everyday and common in conversation. Kledingstukke sounds a bit more precise or formal.
Why is there no word for the before kledingstukke?