ek

Usages of ek

Ek eet brood.
I eat bread.
Ek eet weer brood.
I eat bread again.
Ek sien 'n hond.
I see a dog.
Ek het 'n klein appel.
I have a small apple.
Ek sien my kat.
I see my cat.
Ek skryf in my nuwe boek.
I write in my new book.
Ek werk nie vandag nie.
I am not working today.
Ek loop na my kamer.
I walk to my room.
Ek sit by die tafel en stoel.
I sit by the table and chair.
Ek het 'n vraag.
I have a question.
Ek is nie negatief nie.
I am not negative.
Ek wag vir sy antwoord.
I wait for his answer.
Ek dink ja, ons het genoeg tyd.
I think yes, we have enough time.
Nee, ek bly nie hier nie.
No, I do not live here.
Ja, ek loop nou huis toe.
Yes, I walk home now.
Ek skryf weer in my nuwe boek.
I write again in my new book.
Ek loop na die groot huis.
I walk to the big house.
Ek is klaar met my werk.
I am finished with my work.
Ek het tyd om te lees.
I have time to read.
Ek moet kos koop by die winkel.
I must buy food at the store.
Ek wil ook suiker in hierdie resep gebruik.
I also want to use sugar in this recipe.
Môre sal ek weer kos koop by die winkel.
Tomorrow I will buy food again at the store.
Ek sal volgende week meer groente koop.
I will buy more vegetables next week.
Jy sal sien hoe ek my plan probeer verander in hierdie resep.
You will see how I try to change my plan in this recipe.
Ek kan lank by die tafel sit.
I can sit at the table for a long time.
Ek kan die nuwe boek lees.
I can read the new book.
Ek sien 'n klein huis, maar die kamers is groot.
I see a small house, but the rooms are big.
Ek moet eers water kry.
I must first get water.
Ek sien die volgende boek.
I see the next book.
Ek sien meer kamers in die groot huis.
I see more rooms in the big house.
Ek proe die kos.
I taste the food.
Ek lees graag die nuwe boek.
I gladly read the new book.
Ek sien hoe hy die kos proe.
I see how he tastes the food.
Ek maak die deur oop.
I open the door.
Ek sluit die venster later.
I will close the window later.
Ek sien dat jy besig is, want jy het baie werk.
I see that you are busy, because you have a lot of work.
Ek verstaan wat jy sê.
I understand what you are saying.
Ek koop blomme vir my suster se kamer.
I buy flowers for my sister's room.
Die blomme wat ek koop, ruik lekker.
The flowers that I buy smell nice.
Ek loop haastig winkel toe, want ek het min tyd.
I walk hurriedly to the store, because I have little time.
Sy praat haastig, maar ek verstaan nog haar woorde.
She speaks hurriedly, but I still understand her words.
Ek wou daardie kos proe, maar ek was te haastig.
I wanted to taste that food, but I was too much in a hurry.
Ek sal eers lees en daarna in die tuin werk.
I will first read and then work in the garden.
Ek is moeg, maar ek sal tog in die tuin loop.
I am tired, but I will still walk in the garden.
Ek wag hier tot jy kom.
I wait here until you come.
Ek gaan nou winkel toe.
I am going to the store now.
Ek is nog besig met die werk.
I am still busy with the work.
Ek help my vriend in die tuin.
I help my friend in the garden.
Ek vertrek nou dorp toe.
I leave for the town now.
Ek moet lees, en sy sal daarna vir my wag.
I must read, and she will wait for me afterwards.
Ek laat jou my nuwe boek lees.
I let you read my new book.
Ek laat hulle hul werk klaar skryf.
I let them finish writing their work.
Ek laat my vriend enige boek lees.
I let my friend read any book.
Ek koop nuwe blomme vir jou.
I buy new flowers for you.
Gister het ek 'n kaartjie gekoop.
Yesterday I bought a ticket.
In die stad koop ek rooi klere by die winkelsentrum.
In the city I buy red clothes at the shopping centre.
Ek sê dat die rooi klere die beste keuse is vir die partytjie.
I say that the red clothes are the best choice for the party.
Ek dra ook my rooi skoene wanneer ek by die stasie aankom.
I also wear my red shoes when I arrive at the station.
Ek verkies die beste opsie, nie net die goedkoopste nie.
I prefer the best option, not just the cheapest.
Gister het ek groente by die winkel gekoop.
Yesterday I bought vegetables at the store.
Ek sien baie mense by die partytjie.
I see many people at the party.
Ek wil een hê.
I want one.
Ek sien die kleur rooi.
I see the colour red.
Ek slaap wanneer ek moeg is.
I sleep when I am tired.
Ek lees ’n lang boek.
I read a long book.
Ek koop selfs ’n kaartjie by die stasie.
I even buy a ticket at the station.
Ek slaap langer as hy.
I sleep longer than he.
Soms lees ek ’n lang boek.
Sometimes I read a long book.
Ek eet net vleis.
I only eat meat.
Ek hou van die somer, want die wind is warm.
I like the summer, because the wind is warm.
Ek stap versigtig wanneer dit reën, omdat ek nie ongeduldige bestuurders vertrou nie.
I walk carefully when it rains, because I do not trust impatient drivers.
Die dokter sê ek is gesond, maar ek moet tog versigtig bly.
The doctor says I am healthy, but I must still remain careful.
As ek siek word, sal die dokter my na die hospitaal stuur.
If I become sick, the doctor will send me to the hospital.
Ek het geen tyd om siek te wees nie, want die eksamen is binnekort.
I have no time to be sick, because the exam is soon.
Ek het geen besluit geneem oor die wintervakansie nie.
I have made no decision about the winter vacation.
Ek vertrou jou plan.
I trust your plan.
Ek sal binnekort die resep kook.
I will cook the recipe soon.
Ek loop op die pad.
I walk on the road.
Ek is hartseer vandag.
I am sad today.
Ek verstaan jou besluit.
I understand your decision.
Ek werk nie in die wintervakansie nie.
I do not work during the winter vacation.
Ek sit op die stoel en lees die boek.
I sit on the chair and read the book.
Ek eet twee appels.
I eat two apples.
Ek plaas die boek op die tafel.
I place the book on the table.
Ek lees gereeld in die kombuis.
I regularly read in the kitchen.
Ek sien die vliegtuig by die lughawe.
I see the airplane at the airport.
Ek plaas die vliegtuigkaartjie op die tafel.
I place the plane ticket on the table.
Ek plaas die bagasie sorgvuldig in die hysbak.
I place the luggage carefully in the elevator.
Ek moet die inligting nagaan.
I must check the information.
Ek sal oor die luidspreker aankondig dat ons vertrek.
I will announce over the loudspeaker that we are leaving.
Ek koop vinnig groente by die winkel.
I buy vegetables quickly at the store.
Ek ontvang onmiddellik inligting oor die eksamen.
I receive information about the exam immediately.
Elke dag eet ek brood.
Every day I eat bread.
Ek rus nou in my kamer.
I rest now in my room.
Ek sit teen die muur.
I sit against the wall.
Ek lees in die kombuis terwyl ek tee drink.
I read in the kitchen while I drink tea.
Ek lees nou die opdrag.
I read the assignment now.
Ek sit by die voorste venster.
I sit by the front window.
Ek sit tussen jou en my suster.
I sit between you and my sister.
Ek klim op die stoel.
I climb onto the chair.
Die deur kraak wanneer ek dit oopmaak.
The door creaks when I open it.
Ek besluit om vanaand in my kamer te lees.
I decide to read in my room tonight.
Ek sit nou in die klas en skryf in my nuwe boek.
I sit now in the class and write in my new book.
Ek sien verskeie honde in die tuin.
I see various dogs in the garden.
Ek het ’n geheime plan.
I have a secret plan.
Ek kry inligting van die onderwyser.
I get information from the teacher.
Ek sien die skip.
I see the ship.
Ek herinner my vriend dat ons afspraak by die hospitaal vroeg môre is.
I remind my friend that our appointment at the hospital is early tomorrow.
Ek lees ’n ander boek in die kombuis.
I read another book in the kitchen.
Ek dra ’n sonbril wanneer ek by die strand swem.
I wear sunglasses when I swim at the beach.
Selfs op Woensdag hou ek my handdoek en sonbril gereed vir ’n vinnige swemsessie.
Even on Wednesday I keep my towel and sunglasses ready for a quick swim session.
Ek gooi die bal oor die muur.
I throw the ball over the wall.
Gedurende die winter lees ek in ’n warm kamer.
During the winter, I read in a warm room.
Ek eet minder vleis.
I eat less meat.
Ek drink elke oggend koffie.
I drink coffee every morning.
Ek oefen elke dag om my spiere te versterk.
I exercise every day to strengthen my muscles.
Ek sit by die venster, waar die lug koel is.
I sit by the window, where the air is cool.
Ek drink koffie sonder suiker.
I drink coffee without sugar.
Ek vind ’n kaart in my sak.
I find a card in my pocket.
Ek bak brood in die kombuis.
I bake bread in the kitchen.
Ek loop na die einde van die pad.
I walk to the end of the road.
Ek sien ’n groot golf by die see.
I see a big wave by the sea.
Ek hou van die swemsessie.
I like the swim session.
Ek verander die wagwoord en laai die nuwe lêer weer aanlyn op.
I change the password and upload the new file online again.
Ek help u later om die toepassing oop te maak en u wagwoord in te tik.
I will help you later to open the application and type your password.
Na die vergadering druk ek twee kopieë van elke lêer vir die kollega.
After the meeting I print two copies of each file for the colleague.
Ek begin ’n soektog op die internet wanneer ek nie ’n lêer kan vind nie.
I start a search on the internet when I cannot find a file.
Ek stuur ’n nota aan elke kollega voordat die projek begin.
I send a note to every colleague before the project starts.
Wanneer die internet stadig is, lees ek in die biblioteek eerder as om aanlyn te werk.
When the internet is slow, I read in the library rather than work online.
Ek sien die skerm.
I see the screen.
Ek kan groot lêers vinnig aflaai.
I can download large files quickly.
Ek laai nou die lêer in die stelsel op.
I upload the file to the system now.
Ek wil my plan verbeter.
I want to improve my plan.
Ek verbind my rekenaar met die internet.
I connect my computer to the internet.
Ek is sterk.
I am strong.
Ek tik dit in.
I type it in.
Ek vra vir inligting.
I ask for information.
Ek is reeds moeg.
I am already tired.
Ek betaal nou vir die kos.
I pay for the food now.
Ek help jou om die lêer op te laai.
I help you to upload the file.
Ek kla oor die koue water in die kombuis.
I complain about the cold water in the kitchen.
Ek lees eerder in die kombuis as in die tuin.
I read in the kitchen rather than in the garden.
Ek gaan per bus na die dorp toe.
I go to town by bus.
Ek lees die e-pos.
I read the email.
Ek installeer die toepassing op my rekenaar.
I install the application on my computer.
Ek vra die bibliotekaris vir 'n boek oor speelgoed.
I ask the librarian for a book about toys.
Ek vertel hulle dat liefde groei wanneer familie saam lag.
I tell them that love grows when family laughs together.
Ek soek nou die storie wat my ouers vroeër vertel het.
I now search for the story that my parents told earlier.
Sy bel weer, maar die selfoon bly stil; ek hoor net my broer lag.
She calls again, but the cellphone remains silent; I only hear my brother laugh.
Ek skryf my plan neer in my nuwe boek.
I write down my plan in my new book.
Ek bewonder die vars blomme in die tuin.
I admire the fresh flowers in the garden.
Ek sit my boek op die speelgoedrak.
I put my book on the toy shelf.
Ek sit op die bank.
I sit on the couch.
Ek het vroeër warm tee gedrink.
I drank warm tea earlier.
Ek hoor die hond buite die huis.
I hear the dog outside the house.
Ek sien ’n familielid by die stasie.
I see a family member at the station.
Ek eet dié appel.
I eat that apple.
Ek deel my kos met die hond.
I share my food with the dog.
Ek loop elke dag skool toe.
I walk to school every day.
By die verkeerslig stop ek die motor.
At the traffic light I stop the car.
Ek werk in ’n nuwe kantoor naby die stadion.
I work in a new office near the stadium.
In die klas gebruik ek ’n woordeboek om nuwe woorde te vind.
In class I use a dictionary to find new words.
Ek speel met my klein hondjie by sonsondergang.
I play with my little puppy at sunset.
Ek ry my fiets na die winkel toe.
I ride my bicycle to the store.
Ek werk in die oggend.
I work in the morning.
Ek loop onder die reënboog.
I walk under the rainbow.
Ek bereik die einde van die pad.
I reach the end of the road.
Ek sit langs jou.
I sit next to you.
Ek lees ’n boek op die bed.
I read a book on the bed.
Ek klim van die stoel af.
I climb off the chair.
Ek kyk na die hond wat in die tuin speel.
I watch the dog playing in the garden.
Ek lees die boek wat jy gister gekoop het.
I am reading the book that you bought yesterday.
Ek eet nooit vleis nie.
I never eat meat.
Ek sien hoe die hond ronddraf in die tuin.
I see how the dog trots around in the garden.
Ek verstaan die projekplan.
I understand the project plan.
Ek staan by die deur.
I stand by the door.
Ek sluit die hek voordat ek gaan slaap.
I close the gate before I go to sleep.
Ek hou die sleutel in my sak sodat ek dit nie vergeet nie.
I keep the key in my pocket so that I do not forget it.
In die verlede het ek min aandag gegee, maar nou luister ek oplettend.
In the past I paid little attention, but now I listen attentively.
Ek soek oral, maar ek vind die oplossing nerens nie.
I search everywhere, but I find the solution nowhere.
Ek sluit die venster sodat ons kamer koel bly.
I close the window so that our room stays cool.
Ek sit op die vloer en wag vir jou.
I sit on the floor and wait for you.
Ek ondersteun jou besluit.
I support your decision.
Ek sien die hond se kop.
I see the dog’s head.
Ek eet min vleis.
I eat little meat.
Ek hoor oral kinders lag.
I hear children laughing everywhere.
Ek word onrustig as ek lank vir die bus wag.
I get restless when I wait for the bus for a long time.
Ek raak moeg.
I become tired.
Ek vind niks in my sak nie.
I find nothing in my pocket.
Ek kan raaisels oplos.
I can solve riddles.
Ek onthou jou belofte.
I remember your promise.
Ek sit stil as die onderwyser praat.
I sit quietly when the teacher speaks.
Ek stap stil oor die vloer, want die kind slaap.
I walk quietly across the floor because the child is sleeping.
Ek maak 'n fout.
I make a mistake.
Ek oefen gewoonlik vroeg in die oggend.
I usually exercise early in the morning.
Ek meet die gewig van die pakket.
I measure the weight of the package.
Ek gee jou nog 'n kans om die saak reg te maak.
I give you another chance to set the matter right.
Vandag leer ek om die fout reg te stel.
Today I am learning how to correct the mistake.
Ek verstaan nou die oefening.
I understand the exercise now.
Ek mag nie eet tydens eksamen nie.
I may not eat during exams.
Ek ruik rook in die kombuis.
I smell smoke in the kitchen.
Ek werk stadiger wanneer ek moeg is.
I work slower when I am tired.
Ek verstaan nie die saak nie.
I do not understand the matter.
Ek ry stadig op die pad.
I drive slowly on the road.
Ek weet nie of hulle reeds ontbyt bedien nie.
I do not know whether they are already serving breakfast.
Ek kies kaas en eiers vir ontbyt.
I choose cheese and eggs for breakfast.
Ek sit my vurk en lepel langs die bord.
I put my fork and spoon next to the plate.
Sy vra watter peper ek wil hê.
She asks which pepper I want.
Ek geniet ontbyt by die venster.
I enjoy breakfast by the window.
Ek wonder of jy kaas of eiers vir middagete wil hê.
I wonder whether you want cheese or eggs for lunch.
Sy skink melk oor haar eiers, maar ek gebruik net sout en peper.
She pours milk over her eggs, but I use only salt and pepper.
Ek kies ’n skoon bord, want die ander bord is nat.
I choose a clean plate, because the other plate is wet.
Kan jy vir my sê watter vurk ek moet gebruik?
Can you tell me which fork I must use?
Ek weet nie watter beker ek vir jou moet gee nie, want al twee lyk dieselfde.
I do not know which cup I must give you, because both look the same.
As die spyskaart te lank is, kies ek net koffie en ’n klein ontbyt.
If the menu is too long, I choose only coffee and a small breakfast.
Ná ontbyt werk ek in die tuin.
After breakfast I work in the garden.
Ek weet nie of die bus reeds by die stasie is nie.
I do not know whether the bus is already at the station.
Ek werk nog, al is ek reeds moeg.
I am still working, although I am already tired.
Ek is besig om my hande in die badkamer te was.
I am washing my hands in the bathroom.
Ná die stort vee ek my gesig met ’n skoon handdoek af.
After the shower I wipe my face with a clean towel.
Ek kyk in die spieël en kam my hare stadig.
I look in the mirror and comb my hair slowly.
Ek is besig om my tande te borsel, daarom praat ek nie nou nie.
I am brushing my teeth, so I am not speaking now.
Sy trek haar blou rok aan, en ek trek my nuwe broek aan.
She puts on her blue dress, and I put on my new trousers.
Ek soek my nuwe hemp en my warm sokkies onder die bed.
I am looking for my new shirt and my warm socks under the bed.
Ek trek my jas aan omdat die wind koud is.
I put on my coat because the wind is cold.
In my beursie hou ek kontant en kleingeld.
In my wallet I keep cash and change.
Ek is besig om my ou broek uit te trek en ’n skoon broek aan te trek.
I am taking off my old trousers and putting on clean trousers.
Ek voel die warm water op my hand en op my gesig.
I feel the warm water on my hand and on my face.
My oë is oop, maar my mond is vol tandepasta wanneer ek my tande borsel.
My eyes are open, but my mouth is full of toothpaste when I brush my teeth.
Dit is die beursie waarin ek my kontant hou.
This is the wallet in which I keep my cash.
Die klein kam waarmee ek my hare kam, lê nog in die badkamer.
The small comb with which I comb my hair is still in the bathroom.
Ek soek die jas waarvoor jy gister betaal het.
I am looking for the coat for which you paid yesterday.
Die kassier vra of ek kontant het, maar ek wys vir haar die beursie waarin daar net kleingeld is.
The cashier asks whether I have cash, but I show her the wallet in which there is only change.
Terwyl sy besig is om haar skoenveters vas te maak, trek ek my sokkies uit en sit op die bed.
While she is busy tying her shoelaces, I take off my socks and sit on the bed.
Ek was my gesig met warm water.
I wash my face with warm water.
Ek vee my hande af met 'n handdoek.
I wipe my hands with a towel.
Ek is reeds moeg, daarom rus ek nou in my kamer.
I am already tired, so I am resting in my room now.
Ek hang my nat jas by die deur.
I hang my wet coat by the door.
Ek maak my jas vas, want die wind is koud.
I fasten my coat because the wind is cold.
Ek trek my jas uit wanneer ek by die huis aankom.
I take off my coat when I arrive home.
Dit is die tafel waarop ek my boek plaas.
This is the table on which I place my book.
Ek plaas die kam langs die tandeborsel op die rak.
I place the comb next to the toothbrush on the shelf.
Dit is die tandeborsel waarmee ek my tande borsel.
This is the toothbrush with which I brush my teeth.
Dit is die kaartjie waarvoor ek gister betaal het.
This is the ticket that I paid for yesterday.
Ek maak my skoenveters vas voordat ek skool toe loop.
I tie my shoelaces before I walk to school.
Ek stort nou, want die water is warm.
I am showering now, because the water is warm.
Die telefoon lui, maar ek antwoord nie die oproep nie.
The telephone is ringing, but I am not answering the call.
As jy my later skakel, sal ek jou stem hoor.
If you call me later, I will hear your voice.
Ek lees die koerant om die nuus te verstaan.
I read the newspaper to understand the news.
Ek sit die brief in 'n koevert en skryf die adres op die koevert.
I put the letter in an envelope and write the address on the envelope.
Ek plak 'n posseël op die koevert en sit dit in die posbus.
I stick a stamp on the envelope and put it in the mailbox.
In die tydskrif sien ek 'n advertensie langs 'n klein foto.
In the magazine I see an advertisement next to a small photo.
Toe ek die brief oopgemaak het, het 'n foto uit die koevert op die vloer geval.
When I opened the letter, a photo fell out of the envelope onto the floor.
Toe ek by die poskantoor aankom, het die posbode reeds vertrek.
When I arrived at the post office, the mail carrier had already left.
As die posbus vol is, hou ek die brief tot môre in my sak.
If the mailbox is full, I keep the letter in my pocket until tomorrow.
Wanneer die telefoon weer lui, weet ek dat die berig belangrik is.
When the telephone rings again, I know that the message is important.
My broer lees die nuus in die koerant, maar ek verkies die tydskrif.
My brother reads the news in the newspaper, but I prefer the magazine.
Ek hou die koerant oop op die bladsy waar die lang artikel begin.
I keep the newspaper open on the page where the long article begins.
Ek sit die tydskrif en die koerant op die tafel, want ek wil later weer die nuus en die advertensie lees.
I put the magazine and the newspaper on the table, because I want to read the news and the advertisement again later.
Ek kry die foto uit die koevert.
I get the photo out of the envelope.
Ek sit die vuil wasgoed in die wasmasjien voordat ek werk toe gaan.
I put the dirty laundry in the washing machine before I go to work.
Sy vou die rokke mooi, maar ek stryk die hemde eers.
She folds the dresses neatly, but I iron the shirts first.
Die kind mors melk op die vloer, en ek droog dit met 'n handdoek af.
The child spills milk on the floor, and I dry it with a towel.
Ek maak vir my suster 'n toebroodjie met botter en konfyt, want sy is honger.
I make my sister a sandwich with butter and jam, because she is hungry.
Ek is dors, daarom drink ek eers water en eet later die toebroodjie.
I am thirsty, therefore I first drink water and eat the sandwich later.
Ek draai die kraan toe en plaas die emmer langs die deur.
I turn off the tap and place the bucket next to the door.
Die kraan lek steeds, al draai ek dit toe.
The tap is still leaking, although I turn it off.
Wanneer ek honger is, maak ek gou 'n toebroodjie en sit die botter terug in die yskas.
When I am hungry, I quickly make a sandwich and put the butter back in the refrigerator.
Nadat ons geëet het, stryk sy haar rok en vou ek my broek op die bed.
After we have eaten, she irons her dress and I fold my trousers on the bed.
Ná die stort bêre ek die handdoek in die kas.
After the shower I put the towel away in the cupboard.
Ek vra die onderwyser vir hulp.
I ask the teacher for help.
Ek draai regs by die kruising.
I turn right at the intersection.
Ek drink eers water en eet dan brood.
I first drink water and then eat bread.
Ek hang die nat handdoek in die badkamer op.
I hang up the wet towel in the bathroom.
Ek droog my hande met 'n handdoek af.
I dry my hands with a towel.
Ek vee die tafel af met 'n skoon handdoek.
I wipe the table with a clean towel.
Ek moet die stoel môre aan my buurvrou teruggee, want ek het dit net vir een dag geleen.
I must give the chair back to my female neighbor tomorrow, because I borrowed it only for one day.
As ek ’n boek leen, probeer ek dit dieselfde week terug te gee.
If I borrow a book, I try to give it back the same week.
Ek wag by die apteek terwyl sy vir die medisyne betaal.
I wait at the pharmacy while she pays for the medicine.
Ek plant saad in die grond agter die huis.
I plant seed in the soil behind the house.
Ek neem ’n sambreel saam as daar swaar reën kom.
I take an umbrella along if heavy rain is coming.
My selfoon se battery is leeg, daarom soek ek my laaier.
My cellphone’s battery is empty, therefore I look for my charger.
Sonder my laaier bly ek wakker en wag dat die battery weer vol word.
Without my charger I stay awake and wait for the battery to become full again.
As die buurman môre my laaier teruggee, sal ek hom in die buurt weer help, selfs as dit reën en ek net ’n klein sambreel het.
If the male neighbor gives my charger back tomorrow, I will help him in the neighborhood again, even if it rains and I have only a small umbrella.
As dit reën, neem ek my sambreel saam.
If it rains, I take my umbrella along.
Ek sien hom by die stasie.
I see him at the station.
Ek het 'n probleem met die aflewering van my pakkie.
I have a problem with the delivery of my parcel.
Ek is jammer dat ek jou nie gister teruggebel het nie.
I am sorry that I did not call you back yesterday.
Ek sit 'n lamp by die bed sodat my suster kan skryf.
I put a lamp by the bed so that my sister can write.
Ek haal die pakkie by die winkel voordat ek huis toe gaan.
I pick up the parcel at the store before I go home.
Ek gaan die kinders ná skool haal, en daarna koop ons brood.
I am going to fetch the children after school, and afterwards we buy bread.
Ek haal my broer by die lughawe.
I pick up my brother at the airport.
Ek is bang om in die donker te loop.
I am afraid to walk in the dark.
Gister kon ek nie goed slaap nie, omdat ek 'n verkoue gehad het.
Yesterday I could not sleep well, because I had a cold.
Omdat my keel seer was, moes ek warm tee drink.
Because my throat was sore, I had to drink warm tea.
Ek moes vandag die tandarts bel, want my tand het begin seer word.
I had to call the dentist today, because my tooth started to hurt.
Ek het my vinger gesny, en die klein wond bloei nog.
I cut my finger, and the small wound is still bleeding.
Ek het op die nat vloer gegly, en nou is my knie seer.
I slipped on the wet floor, and now my knee is sore.
Ek gly op nat trappe, daarom loop ek stadig wanneer dit reën.
I slip on wet stairs, therefore I walk slowly when it rains.
Nadat ek my vinger gesny het, moes ek dit met water was.
After I cut my finger, I had to wash it with water.
Die salf help, maar ek kon gister niks met daardie hand skryf nie.
The ointment helps, but yesterday I could write nothing with that hand.
Ek kon nie die kanaal vind nie, omdat die afstandbeheer onder die kussing was.
I could not find the channel, because the remote control was under the pillow.
Ek het vandag met my bankkaart betaal, omdat ek geen kontant gehad het nie.
I paid with my bank card today, because I had no cash.
By die winkel kon sy nie haar bankkaart vind nie, en toe moes ek betaal.
At the store she could not find her bank card, and then I had to pay.
Wanneer ek nies, bring my suster vir my water en sê ek moet by die huis bly.
When I sneeze, my sister brings me water and says I must stay at home.
Die tandarts sê my tand is nou beter, maar ek kon al gister gekom het.
The dentist says my tooth is better now, but I could have come yesterday already.
Ek bly by die huis wanneer dit reën.
I stay at home when it rains.
Ek plak die pleister op my vinger.
I stick the plaster on my finger.
Ek wil nog een appel hê.
I want another apple.
Ek was moeg, en toe het ek gaan slaap.
I was tired, and then I went to sleep.
Ek slaap goed wanneer die kamer stil is.
I sleep well when the room is quiet.
Is daar iemand by die deur, of hoor ek iets in die straat?
Is there someone at the door, or do I hear something in the street?
Vanmiddag wil ek eintlik by die huis bly, maar my vriendin vra of ek saam dorp toe gaan.
This afternoon I actually want to stay at home, but my girlfriend asks whether I am going to town with her.
Ek wou eintlik vroeg vertrek, maar my handsak was nie daar nie en ek kon dit nerens vind nie.
I actually wanted to leave early, but my handbag was not there and I could find it nowhere.
Vanmiddag moet ek my vriendin en haar suster by die stasie ontmoet, want hulle bring koek vir my tante.
This afternoon I must meet my girlfriend and her sister at the station, because they are bringing cake for my aunt.
As iemand vra oor die beker op die tafel, sal ek sê dat dit nie myne is nie.
If someone asks about the cup on the table, I will say that it is not mine.
Ek hou daarvan om in die tuin te werk.
I like to work in the garden.
Ek is baie moeg.
I am very tired.
Ek bly liewer by die huis wanneer dit reën.
I would rather stay at home when it rains.
Ek lees die berig vir my oupa hardop.
I read the message aloud to my grandfather.
Eintlik wou ek my laaier saamneem, maar ek het dit by die huis vergeet.
I actually wanted to take my charger along, but I forgot it at home.
Ek praat met my ouma oor die weer.
I talk to my grandmother about the weather.
Ek weet nie die rede vir haar vraag nie.
I do not know the reason for her question.
Ek bedoel dat ons nog 'n paar vrae het.
I mean that we still have a few questions.
Wag 'n oomblik, ek soek nog 'n paar sleutels.
Wait a moment, I am still looking for a few keys.
Ek weet nie presies waar my pa die kaartjie gesit het nie.
I do not know exactly where my father put the ticket.
My broer maak 'n voorstel, maar ek het 'n beter idee.
My brother makes a suggestion, but I have a better idea.
Ek sit gemaklik by die venster en lees.
I sit comfortably by the window and read.
Die vriendin met wie ek werk, gee vir elkeen koffie en bly kalm.
The friend I work with gives everyone coffee and stays calm.
Die onderwyser aan wie ek my vraag stuur, antwoord amper dadelik.
The teacher to whom I send my question answers almost immediately.
Ek staan gewoonlik vroeg op.
I usually get up early.
Ek praat met my suster oor die weer.
I talk to my sister about the weather.
Ek koop nog 'n paar appels by die winkel.
I buy a few more apples at the store.
Ek is seker dat my ma reeds by die stasie is.
I am sure that my mother is already at the station.
Ek verstaan nie hierdie vraag nie.
I do not understand this question.
Ek wil net 'n gewone koffie hê.
I just want a regular coffee.
Ek wil net huis toe gaan.
I just want to go home.
Ek hoop die supermark is nog oop, want my lys is lank.
I hope the supermarket is still open, because my list is long.
Ek koop vrugte vir die week: appels en piesangs.
I buy fruit for the week: apples and bananas.
Ek skil die ui stadig, want my oë raak gou nat.
I peel the onion slowly, because my eyes quickly become watery.
Ek volg die resep in die kookboek, omdat ek niks wil vergeet nie.
I follow the recipe in the cookbook, because I do not want to forget anything.
Ek is in die kombuis aan die kook, terwyl sy die rys roer.
I am cooking in the kitchen, while she stirs the rice.
Is jy aan die luister, of moet ek die rys weer roer?
Are you listening, or must I stir the rice again?
Ek gee vir haar my plek, omdat sy nader aan die oond moet staan.
I give her my place, because she has to stand closer to the oven.
Ek pak môre se kosblik met hoender, rys en 'n piesang.
I pack tomorrow’s lunch box with chicken, rice, and a banana.
Ek skil ook 'n aartappel voordat ek die oond oopmaak.
I also peel a potato before I open the oven.
Ek is nog nie gereed om te vertrek nie.
I am not ready to leave yet.
Ek ken daardie vrou, want sy werk saam met my suster.
I know that woman, because she works with my sister.
Ek gee baie om vir my familie, en hulle gee ook om vir my.
I care a lot about my family, and they also care about me.
Ek droom dikwels dat ek my ou skool weer besoek.
I often dream that I visit my old school again.
Toe ek die verkeerde adres lees, het ek agtergekom hoekom die aflewering laat was.
When I read the wrong address, I realized why the delivery was late.
Ek was nie kwaad nie; die nuus het my net verras.
I was not angry; the news just surprised me.
Ek gooi die vullis in die asblik voordat ek die deur sluit.
I throw the trash into the bin before I close the door.
Wanneer die kinders klaar geëet het, was ek die skottelgoed en sy droog dit af.
When the children have finished eating, I wash the dishes and she dries them.
Die tafel is so deurmekaar dat ek my boek tussen die rommel verloor.
The table is so messy that I lose my book among the clutter.
Ek gee om vir jou, daarom help ek jou graag met die werk.
I care about you, therefore I gladly help you with the work.
Ek ken haar nie goed nie, maar die vrou lyk vriendelik.
I do not know her well, but the woman looks friendly.
My ouma mis my wanneer ek vir 'n week in die stad bly.
My grandmother misses me when I stay in the city for a week.
Ek hou baie van die somerwind.
I like the summer wind very much.
Ek weet dat sy eerlik is.
I know that she is honest.
Ek voel skaam wanneer almal na my kyk.
I feel shy when everyone looks at me.
Ek gebruik dit elke dag.
I use it every day.
Ná ete droog ek die borde af.
After the meal I dry the plates.
Ek kyk na my horlosie wanneer ek dink ek is laat.
I look at my watch when I think I am late.
My wekker lui, maar ek bly nog 'n paar minute in die bed.
My alarm clock rings, but I stay in bed for a few more minutes.
My horlosie lê langs die wekker op die tafel, sodat ek dit nie vergeet nie.
My watch lies next to the alarm clock on the table so that I do not forget it.
Gee my nog 'n minuut; ek maak net my jas vas en sluit die hek.
Give me another minute; I am just fastening my coat and closing the gate.
Hierdie trui is so warm soos my jas, maar ek dra dit meer.
This sweater is as warm as my coat, but I wear it more.
Ek neem my reënjas en my handskoene saam as die weer skielik verander.
I take my raincoat and my gloves along if the weather suddenly changes.
Ek hou altyd 'n skoon sakdoek in my sak.
I always keep a clean handkerchief in my pocket.
Die park is nie so vol soos gister nie, daarom lees ek rustig op die bankie.
The park is not as full as yesterday, therefore I read quietly on the bench.
Ek vergeet soms my handskoene in die motor, maar nooit my serp nie.
I sometimes forget my gloves in the car, but never my scarf.
Ek werk aan die verslag.
I am working on the report.
Aan die begin van die dag drink ek koffie.
At the beginning of the day I drink coffee.
Voordat ons vertrek, maak ek my reënjas vas.
Before we leave, I fasten my raincoat.
Ek kyk deur die venster.
I look through the window.
Ek sien 'n nes bo in die boom.
I see a nest up in the tree.
Ek loop deur die park voordat ek huis toe gaan.
I walk through the park before I go home.
Ek sit rustig op die bank en lees die koerant.
I sit calmly on the couch and read the newspaper.
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