Usages of ons
Ons praat ook Afrikaans.
We also speak Afrikaans.
Ons lees.
We read.
Ons luister ook.
We also listen.
Ons sit lank in die kamer.
We sit for a long time in the room.
Ons wag 'n kort tyd.
We wait a short time.
Ek dink ja, ons het genoeg tyd.
I think yes, we have enough time.
Nee, ons loop nie saam nie.
No, we do not walk together.
Ons werk in hierdie kamer.
We work in this room.
Ons moet genoeg melk kry vir die resep.
We must get enough milk for the recipe.
Môre moet jy genoeg suiker kry, want ons het dit nodig.
Tomorrow, you must get enough sugar because we need it.
Ons moet warm groente voorberei voordat ons eet.
We must prepare warm vegetables before we eat.
Ons wil graag saam kook en hierdie nuwe resep probeer.
We want to cook together gladly and try this new recipe.
Ons sal melk nodig hê.
We will need milk.
Ons moet water kry voordat ons groente kook.
We must get water before we cook vegetables.
Ons kan die nuwe resep probeer.
We can try the new recipe.
Intussen kook ons groente.
Meanwhile, we cook vegetables.
Sy verstaan dat ons nou moet gaan.
She understands that we must go now.
Ons dorp is klein, maar mense besoek dit graag.
Our town is small, but people like to visit it.
Ons gebruik die gereedskap wat die koopman saambring.
We use the tools that the merchant brings along.
Intussen werk ons in die tuin.
Meanwhile, we work in the garden.
Sodra ons klaar is, gaan ons huis toe.
As soon as we are finished, we go home.
Ons skryf nou woorde in hierdie boek.
We are now writing words in this book.
Ons moet nou gaan slaap, want dit is laat.
We must now go to sleep, because it is late.
Jy sien die gereedskap wat ons gebruik.
You see the tools that we use.
Ons werk in dieselfde kamer.
We work in the same room.
Ons moet nie die goedkoopste keuse maak nie.
We must not make the cheapest choice.
Ons wag by die stasie vir die bus.
We wait at the station for the bus.
Ons sal by die winkel aankom.
We will arrive at the store.
Ons koop ’n treinkaartjie by die stasie.
We buy a train ticket at the station.
Ons vind die sneeu mooi, alhoewel dit waarskynlik koud sal wees.
We find the snow beautiful, although it will probably be cold.
Later vind ons die bal weer, en sy word onmiddellik gelukkig.
Later we find the ball again, and she becomes happy immediately.
Wanneer dit nie reën nie, sit ons buite in die somerwind en lees; as dit reën, bly ons binne.
When it does not rain, we sit outside in the summer wind and read; if it rains, we stay inside.
Waarskynlik sal ons sneeu sien, maar as daar reën is, bly ons binne en lees inligting oor die weer.
We will probably see snow, but if there is rain, we stay inside and read information about the weather.
Ons speel buite in die somer.
We play outside in the summer.
Ons vertrek vroeg.
We leave early.
Moet ons die afspraak verander?
Must we change the appointment?
Ons sit nader by die tafel.
We sit closer to the table.
Ons het inligting nodig.
We need information.
Ons bespreek vandag 'n hotel naby die lughawe.
Today we book a hotel near the airport.
Ons vertrek vroeg lughawe toe met swaar bagasie.
We leave early for the airport with heavy luggage.
Ons waardeer die personeel se vriendelikheid elke dag.
We appreciate the staff’s friendliness every day.
Ons waardeer die veiligheid by die hotel.
We appreciate the safety at the hotel.
Ons wag vir die vertrek.
We wait for the departure.
Ek sal oor die luidspreker aankondig dat ons vertrek.
I will announce over the loudspeaker that we are leaving.
Ons reël ’n afspraak by die hospitaal.
We arrange an appointment at the hospital.
Ons wag vir vervoer na die lughawe.
We wait for transport to the airport.
Na aankoms by die stasie loop ons na die hotel.
After arriving at the station, we walk to the hotel.
Ons werk nie in die nag nie.
We do not work at night.
Ons bestel elke dag brood by die winkel.
We order bread at the store every day.
Ons leer saam wanneer ons tussen die boekrakke sit.
We learn together when we sit between the bookshelves.
Ons klim die trappe op na die tweede verdieping van die gebou.
We climb the stairs to the second floor of the building.
In daardie uitstalling sien ons verskeie klein voorwerpe uit antieke tye.
In that exhibition we see various small objects from ancient times.
Die onderwyser herinner ons dat ons onsself en ander moet respekteer wanneer ons leer.
The teacher reminds us that we must respect ourselves and others when we learn.
Ons lees die uitleg op die kaart.
We read the layout on the map.
Ons vertrou onsself.
We trust ourselves.
Ons moet ander mense respekteer.
We must respect other people.
Ons kook vanaand groente in die kombuis.
We cook vegetables tonight in the kitchen.
Ons gaan binnekort strand toe vir ons somervakansie.
We will soon go to the beach for our summer holiday.
Gedurende die somervakansie oefen ons minder, want ons swem meer.
During the summer holiday we exercise less, because we swim more.
Ons oefen elke oggend in die gimnasium om fiks te bly.
We exercise every morning in the gym to stay fit.
Die gimnasium bied klasse aan waar ons saam oefen.
The gym offers classes where we exercise together.
Ons vier haar verjaarsdag met ’n groot koek.
We celebrate her birthday with a big cake.
Ons vier ook die einde van die eksamen met koek en geskenke.
We also celebrate the end of the exam with cake and gifts.
Wanneer die see kalm is, sit ons op die handdoek en luister.
When the sea is calm, we sit on the towel and listen.
Ons koop altyd brood by die winkel.
We always buy bread at the store.
Ons bou ’n muur in die tuin.
We build a wall in the garden.
Ons oefen elke Woensdag op die hardloopbaan.
We exercise on the running track every Wednesday.
Die kwitansie wys dat ons reeds betaal het vir die toerusting.
The receipt shows that we have already paid for the equipment.
Ons hou die vergadering in die klaslokaal wanneer die biblioteek te vol is.
We hold the meeting in the classroom when the library is too full.
Ons begin die soektog nou.
We start the search now.
Ons wag vir meneer by die stasie.
We wait for sir at the station.
Ons is dankbaar wanneer die bibliotekaris die boek vind.
We are grateful when the librarian finds the book.
Ons lag wanneer sy uiteindelik die selfoon onder haar huiswerk vind.
We laugh when she finally finds the cellphone under her homework.
Ons wil die verslag klaar kry voordat ons slaap.
We want to finish the report before we sleep.
Ons help mekaar in die tuin.
We help each other in the garden.
Ons draai links by die kruising na die stad.
We turn left at the intersection toward the city.
Ons stap oor die ou brug om die stadion te bereik.
We walk over the old bridge to reach the stadium.
Ons kyk ’n fliek in die motor wanneer dit begin reën.
We watch a movie in the car when it starts to rain.
Ons sit buite by sonsondergang en drink tee.
We sit outside at sunset and drink tea.
Indien ons oplettend bly, vermy ons onnodige risiko.
If we stay observant, we avoid unnecessary risk.
Ons gebruik nie onnodige gereedskap nie.
We do not use unnecessary tools.
Ons kry 'n nuwe kans om beter te werk.
We get a new chance to work better.
Hoe vinniger ons werk, hoe groter word die gevaar.
The faster we work, the greater the danger becomes.
Hoe stadiger ons beweeg, hoe minder foute maak ons.
The slower we move, the fewer mistakes we make.
Na die storm bespreek ons die gevaar en vind 'n beter oplossing.
After the storm we discuss the danger and find a better solution.
Ons gebruik ’n rooktoets in die fabriek.
We use a smoke test in the factory.
Ná middagete vra ons vir die rekening en gee ons ’n klein fooi.
After lunch we ask for the bill and give a small tip.
Ons weet nou hoekom die kelner laat is: sy bus was stadig.
We now know why the waiter is late: his bus was slow.
Die rekening is laag, maar ons gee tog ’n fooi omdat die kelner vriendelik is.
The bill is low, but we still give a tip because the waiter is friendly.
Ons kies dieselfde sop vir middagete.
We choose the same soup for lunch.
Ons sit stil in die klaskamer wanneer die onderwyser praat.
We sit quietly in the classroom when the teacher speaks.
Ons neem ’n winkelmandjie, want ons wil seep en tandepasta koop.
We take a shopping basket, because we want to buy soap and toothpaste.
Dit is die winkelmandjie waarin ons die hemp en die broek sit.
This is the shopping basket in which we put the shirt and the trousers.
Toe ons die adres weer gelees het, het ons die brief in die posbus gesit.
When we read the address again, we put the letter in the mailbox.
Ons moet die brief môre in die posbus sit.
We must put the letter in the mailbox tomorrow.
As dit reën, sit ons die wasgoed in die droër sodat dit droog bly.
If it rains, we put the laundry in the dryer so that it stays dry.
Ons moet die tafel afvee sonder om die water te mors.
We must wipe the table without spilling the water.
Ná die lang wandeling is ons almal honger en dors.
After the long walk we are all hungry and thirsty.
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 wandeling drink ons water in die kombuis.
After the walk, we drink water in the kitchen.
Ons moet nou ingaan.
We must go in now.
Ons gesels graag op die stoep wanneer die buurt stil is.
We like to chat on the porch when the neighborhood is quiet.
Die grond is droog, daarom moet ons die saad vanaand natmaak.
The soil is dry, therefore we must water the seed tonight.
Ons plant nog saad langs die muur waar daar meer skaduwee is.
We plant more seed next to the wall where there is more shade.
Ons sal mekaar môre by die stasie ontmoet.
We will meet each other tomorrow at the station.
Ons ontmoet die nuwe buurman, en hy glimlag.
We meet the new male neighbor, and he smiles.
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.
Wanneer daar geen krag is nie, kook ons nie en bly die kombuis donker.
When there is no electricity, we do not cook and the kitchen stays dark.
Ons haal die kinders by die skool.
We pick up the children at the school.
Ons kom môre by die stasie aan.
We arrive at the station tomorrow.
Ons ontmoet mekaar voor die stasie.
We meet each other in front of the station.
As die wond bly bloei, moet ons die noodnommer bel.
If the wound keeps bleeding, we must call the emergency number.
Ons het die noodnommer gebel, en die ambulans was binne 'n kort tyd daar.
We called the emergency number, and the ambulance was there within a short time.
In die aand kyk ons televisie wanneer die werk klaar is.
In the evening we watch television when the work is finished.
Ons het ná middagete televisie gekyk, en later het sy vir haar suster van die program vertel.
After lunch we watched television, and later she told her sister about the program.
Ons is al by die stasie.
We are already at the station.
Op Saterdag besoek ons my ouma en oupa, want hulle hou daarvan wanneer die hele gesin saam eet.
On Saturday we visit my grandmother and grandfather, because they like it when the whole family eats together.
Vanmiddag sal ons dalk braai as die wind stil bly.
This afternoon we may barbecue if the wind stays calm.
As ons braai, moet iemand eers droë hout vir die vuur bring.
If we barbecue, someone must first bring dry wood for the fire.
Ons praat rustig ná die ete.
We talk calmly after the meal.
Ek bedoel dat ons nog 'n paar vrae het.
I mean that we still have a few questions.
Ons is amper gereed, maar my ma soek nog haar handsak.
We are almost ready, but my mother is still looking for her handbag.
Ná die musiek luister ons 'n oomblik na die stilte.
After the music we listen to the silence for a moment.
Die vriend oor wie ons praat, is seker nie by die huis nie.
The friend we are talking about is probably not at home.
Ons lees graag saam in die tuin.
We gladly read together in the garden.
Ons sit gemaklik op die bank.
We sit comfortably on the couch.
Ons sal seker môre vroeg vertrek.
We will probably leave early tomorrow.
In die supermark kyk ons eers na die vrugte.
In the supermarket we first look at the fruit.
Met die afslag kan ons ook tamaties en uie koop.
With the discount we can also buy tomatoes and onions.
Ons kook vanaand hoender met rys en aartappels.
Tonight we cook chicken with rice and potatoes.
Wanneer die aartappels gaar is, kan ons eet.
When the potatoes are cooked, we can eat.
Ons staan lank in 'n ry by die toonbank.
We stand for a long time in a line at the counter.
Ons hoop dat daar môre weer vars vrugte in die supermark sal wees.
We hope that there will be fresh fruit in the supermarket again tomorrow.
Sy skryf 'n nuwe lys uit die kookboek neer voordat ons vertrek.
She writes down a new list from the cookbook before we leave.
Ons pak die bagasie in die motor voordat ons vertrek.
We pack the luggage into the car before we leave.
Ons nooi haar môre vir aandete, sodat sy saam met ons kan eet.
We invite her for dinner tomorrow, so that she can eat with us.
Wanneer die werk klaar is, wil ons net op die bank ontspan.
When the work is finished, we just want to relax on the couch.
Elke jaar hang ons 'n nuwe kalender in die kombuis.
Every year we hang a new calendar in the kitchen.
Ná 'n lang jaar wil ons 'n rustige maand by die see hê.
After a long year we want to have a peaceful month by the sea.
In die lente sit ons langer buite, want die lug voel vars.
In spring we sit outside longer, because the air feels fresh.
Op Sondag loop ons deur die park en sit ons later op 'n bankie.
On Sunday we walk through the park and later sit on a bench.
Ons sit onder die boom en luister hoe die voëls later stil word.
We sit under the tree and listen to how the birds become quiet later.
Ons besoek my ouma en oupa elke jaar.
We visit my grandmother and grandfather every year.
Volgende jaar sal ons weer strand toe gaan.
Next year we will go to the beach again.
Voordat ons vertrek, maak ek my reënjas vas.
Before we leave, I fasten my raincoat.
Ons verlaat die park wanneer dit begin reën.
We leave the park when it starts to rain.
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