Usages of wees
Jy is mooi.
You are beautiful.
Jy is my vriend.
You are my friend.
Dankie, jy is goed.
Thank you, you are good.
Hy is ook hier.
He is also here.
Hierdie boek is nuut.
This book is new.
Ons huis is skoon.
Our house is clean.
Die kamers is ook skoon.
The rooms are also clean.
Hierdie tafel is lank.
This table is long.
Daardie stoel is kort.
That chair is short.
Ek is nie negatief nie.
I am not negative.
Daardie huis is groot en mooi.
That house is big and beautiful.
Ons huis is nuut.
Our house is new.
Hul huis is skoon.
Their house is clean.
Ek is klaar met my werk.
I am finished with my work.
Hulle sal ook suiker en melk koop as dit nodig is.
They will also buy sugar and milk if it is needed.
Die smaak is lekker.
The taste is nice.
Die kind se hond is hier.
The child's dog is here.
Ek sien 'n klein huis, maar die kamers is groot.
I see a small house, but the rooms are big.
Hy maak die venster onmiddellik oop, want dit is warm.
He immediately opens the window, because it is warm.
Ek sien dat jy besig is, want jy het baie werk.
I see that you are busy, because you have a lot of work.
Die kind wat nou praat, is my suster.
The child who is speaking now is my sister.
My suster sê dat ons huis mooi is.
My sister says that our house is beautiful.
Is jy gereed om saam met my dorp toe te gaan?
Are you ready to go to town with me?
Ons dorp is klein, maar mense besoek dit graag.
Our town is small, but people like to visit it.
Sodra jy gereed is, besoek ons asseblief weer.
As soon as you are ready, please visit us again.
Is dit moontlik om nou te vertrek?
Is it possible to leave now?
Hy dink dat dit nie moontlik is om onmiddellik klaar te wees nie.
He thinks that it is not possible to be finished immediately.
Ek wou daardie kos proe, maar ek was te haastig.
I wanted to taste that food, but I was too much in a hurry.
Hy wou my hond sien, al was hy besig met werk.
He wanted to see my dog, even though he was busy with work.
Sy sal daarna gaan slaap, want sy is moeg.
She will go to sleep afterwards, because she is tired.
Ek is moeg, maar ek sal tog in die tuin loop.
I am tired, but I will still walk in the garden.
Die vraag wat jy vra, is belangrik.
The question you ask is important.
Die mense is in die kamer.
The people are in the room.
Sodra ons klaar is, gaan ons huis toe.
As soon as we are finished, we go home.
Ek is nog besig met die werk.
I am still busy with the work.
Hy is haastig, want hy wil nou klaar wees.
He is in a hurry, because he wants to be finished now.
Ons moet nou gaan slaap, want dit is laat.
We must now go to sleep, because it is late.
Die lug is warm.
The air is warm.
Ons huis is belangrik vir ons.
Our house is important to us.
Die kaartjie is vir die trein na die stad.
The ticket is for the train to the city.
Die bus is stadiger as die trein.
The bus is slower than the train.
Die trein is vinniger as die bus.
The train is faster than the bus.
Hy sê die buskaartjie is goedkoper.
He says the bus ticket is cheaper.
Die treinkaartjie is duurder as die buskaartjie, en dit is nogal duur.
The train ticket is more expensive than the bus ticket, and it is quite expensive.
Sy koop blou skoene in dieselfde winkelsentrum, maar hulle is nie duur nie.
She buys blue shoes in the same shopping centre, but they are not expensive.
Die rooi klere is duurder as die blou skoene.
The red clothes are more expensive than the blue shoes.
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.
Hy dink dat 'n goedkoop kaartjie beter as 'n duurder een is.
He thinks that a cheap ticket is better than a more expensive one.
Die winkelsentrum is die grootste in die stad.
The shopping centre is the largest in the city.
Die middagson is warm, maar die bus is koel.
The midday sun is warm, but the bus is cool.
Hy sê die stad is groter, maar sy dorpie is die vriendelikste.
He says the city is larger, but his village is the friendliest.
Die bus is stadiger, tog is dit goedkoper.
The bus is slower, yet it is cheaper.
Die water is koel.
The water is cool.
Die hele tuin is skoon.
The whole garden is clean.
Ek slaap wanneer ek moeg is.
I sleep when I am tired.
Die kind se hond is die vriendelikste hier.
The child's dog is the friendliest here.
My suster se hond is groot.
My sister’s dog is big.
Daardie kamer is duurder as hierdie kamer.
That room is more expensive than this room.
Die kos is nogal lekker.
The food is quite tasty.
Ek hou van die somer, want die wind is warm.
I like the summer, because the wind is warm.
Die dokter sê ek is gesond, maar ek moet tog versigtig bly.
The doctor says I am healthy, but I must still remain careful.
Ons afspraak by die hospitaal is vroeg môre.
Our appointment at the hospital is early tomorrow.
Hy is ongeduldig, omdat die afspraak waarskynlik lank sal neem.
He is impatient, because the appointment will probably take a long time.
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.
Baie studente leer vir dieselfde eksamen, maar sy is steeds gelukkig.
Many students study for the same exam, but she is still happy.
Sy is hartseer wanneer sy haar hond se bal in die sneeu verloor.
She is sad when she loses her dog's ball in the snow.
Die hospitaal lyk groot in die sneeu, maar binne is dit warm.
The hospital looks big in the snow, but inside it is warm.
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.
Die eksamen is moeilik; tog bly sy gelukkig en versigtig.
The exam is difficult; yet she remains happy and careful.
Hy loop in die tuin, alhoewel hy moeg is.
He walks in the garden, although he is tired.
Die water is koud.
The water is cold.
Die kos is gesond.
The food is healthy.
Hy is steeds moeg.
He is still tired.
Winter is koud.
Winter is cold.
Die venster is nat.
The window is wet.
Ek is hartseer vandag.
I am sad today.
Daar is ’n hond in die tuin.
There is a dog in the garden.
Die weer is warm vandag.
The weather is warm today.
Hulle sê dat die werk moeilik is.
They say that the work is difficult.
Die bagasie word in die hysbak geplaas deur die personeel.
The luggage is placed in the elevator by the staff.
Die hysbak is vinnig en neem ons na die vyfde verdieping.
The elevator is fast and takes us to the fifth floor.
Gratis koffie word gereeld aan gaste gegee.
Free coffee is regularly given to guests.
Veiligheid is belangrik in die hotel en in die vliegtuig.
Safety is important in the hotel and in the airplane.
Die paspoort word by die lughawe sorgvuldig nagegaan.
The passport is carefully checked at the airport.
Die vertrek word oor die luidspreker aangekondig.
The departure is announced over the loudspeaker.
Die kombuis is skoon, en kamerdiens bring warm kos.
The kitchen is clean, and room service brings warm food.
Die kos word vars in die kombuis voorberei.
The food is prepared fresh in the kitchen.
Die bestelling vir kamerdiens word vinnig ontvang.
The order for room service is received quickly.
Die hysbak stop op elke verdieping wanneer dit besig is.
The elevator stops on every floor when it is busy.
Selfs laat in die nag word warm tee aan gaste gegee.
Even late at night, hot tea is given to guests.
In die voorportaal word sagte musiek vir die gaste gespeel.
In the lobby, soft music is played for the guests.
Die stasie is naby die winkel.
The station is near the store.
Die bagasie is swaar.
The luggage is heavy.
Die vyfde kamer is skoon.
The fifth room is clean.
Die koffie is gratis.
The coffee is free.
Ons bestelling is gereed.
Our order is ready.
Die musiek in die kamer is sag.
The music in the room is soft.
Die boekrak by die voorste muur is vol nuwe boeke.
The bookshelf by the front wall is full of new books.
Die gebou is stil, maar die trappe kraak skielik.
The building is quiet, but the stairs suddenly creak.
Die bus is vol.
The bus is full.
Die tweede bus is goedkoper.
The second bus is cheaper.
Die kamer is stil vandag.
The room is quiet today.
Die huis is oud.
The house is old.
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.
Die see is blou, en die sand voel warm onder my voete.
The sea is blue, and the sand feels warm under my feet.
Hy sê dat die strand stiller is op Woensdag.
He says that the beach is quieter on Wednesday.
Woensdag is die dag wanneer ons fiksheidsklas die hardloopbaan gebruik.
Wednesday is the day when our fitness class uses the running track.
Sy sê dat sy ook sou hardloop, maar haar spiere is moeg.
She says that she would also run, but her muscles are tired.
Hy sê dat die geskenk sonder ’n kaart onvolledig sou wees.
He says that the gift would be incomplete without a card.
Wanneer die see kalm is, sit ons op die handdoek en luister.
When the sea is calm, we sit on the towel and listen.
Die voet is koud.
The foot is cold.
Ons huis is ’n kilometer van die winkel.
Our house is a kilometre from the store.
Ek sit by die venster, waar die lug koel is.
I sit by the window, where the air is cool.
Die verslag is onvolledig.
The report is incomplete.
Vandag is ’n mooi dag.
Today is a beautiful day.
Elke Woensdag is die fiksheidsklas in die gimnasium vol.
Every Wednesday the fitness class in the gym is full.
Die nuwe toerusting verbind vinnig met die stelsel as die verbinding sterk is.
The new equipment connects quickly to the system if the connection is strong.
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.
My kollega kla omdat die verbinding nog stadig is, alhoewel die toerusting nuut is.
My colleague complains because the connection is still slow, although the equipment is new.
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 is sterk.
I am strong.
Ek is reeds moeg.
I am already tired.
Ons is dankbaar wanneer die bibliotekaris die boek vind.
We are grateful when the librarian finds the book.
Die seun is dankbaar wanneer hy sy huiswerk vinnig klaar kry.
The son is grateful when he finishes his homework quickly.
Die kruising voor die brug is besig in die oggend.
The intersection in front of the bridge is busy in the morning.
Die grap is grappig.
The joke is funny.
Die hond is vriendelik.
The dog is friendly.
Indien daar nerens ’n sleutel is nie, sal die hond onrustig raak.
If there is no key anywhere, the dog will become restless.
Die kussing is sag en warm.
The pillow is soft and warm.
Jou advies is nuttig.
Your advice is useful.
Die belofte wat jy gee, is belangrik.
The promise that you give is important.
Die werk is ernstig.
The work is serious.
Die dokter sê goeie gesondheid is belangrik.
The doctor says good health is important.
Hy sê dit is gevaarlik om nou buite te loop.
He says it is dangerous to walk outside now.
Die pad na die dorp is gevaarlik.
The road to the town is dangerous.
Die toestel is nuttig vir my werk.
The device is useful for my work.
Ek werk stadiger wanneer ek moeg is.
I work slower when I am tired.
Beweeg stadig in die kombuis, want die vloer is nat.
Move slowly in the kitchen, because the floor is wet.
Die muur is laag.
The wall is low.
Sy wonder hoekom die kelner so laat is.
She wonders why the waiter is so late.
Kan jy vir my sê watter tafel nog leeg is?
Can you tell me which table is still empty?
Niemand weet of die spyskaart hier beskikbaar is nie.
Nobody knows whether the menu is available here.
Kan jy verduidelik hoekom daar geen sout op die tafel is nie?
Can you explain why there is no salt on the table?
Sy weet nie of die rekening reeds betaal is nie.
She does not know whether the bill has already been paid.
Die spyskaart sê watter sop vandag beskikbaar is.
The menu says which soup is available today.
Niemand kan weet hoekom die bottel reeds leeg is nie.
Nobody can know why the bottle is already empty.
Ek kies ’n skoon bord, want die ander bord is nat.
I choose a clean plate, because the other plate is wet.
Ons weet nou hoekom die kelner laat is: sy bus was stadig.
We now know why the waiter is late: his bus was slow.
Sy geniet die kos, al is die tafel naby die deur.
She enjoys the food, although the table is near the door.
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.
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.
Kan u verduidelik of die sout en peper op die ander tafel is?
Can you explain whether the salt and pepper are on the other table?
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.
Sy is besig om te stort, en die seep ruik vars.
She is showering, and the soap smells fresh.
My oë is nog moeg, maar my neus en mond voel beter ná die warm water.
My eyes are still tired, but my nose and mouth feel better after the warm water.
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.
Ek trek my jas aan omdat die wind koud is.
I put on my coat because the wind is cold.
Die seep staan op een rak, maar die tandeborsels is op ’n ander rak.
The soap is on one shelf, but the toothbrushes are on another shelf.
My suster is besig om ’n nuwe hemp en ’n mooi rok te kies.
My sister is choosing a new shirt and a beautiful dress.
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.
Haar hare is nat, daarom trek sy eers haar jas aan.
Her hair is wet, therefore she first puts on her coat.
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.
Sy sê haar neus is koud, daarom staan sy langer onder die stort.
She says her nose is cold, therefore she stands longer under the shower.
Dit is die beursie waarin ek my kontant hou.
This is the wallet in which I keep my cash.
Hier is die rak waarop die tandepasta langs die seep staan.
Here is the shelf on which the toothpaste stands next to the soap.
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.
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 is reeds moeg, daarom rus ek nou in my kamer.
I am already tired, so I am resting in my room now.
Ek maak my jas vas, want die wind is koud.
I fasten my coat because the wind is cold.
Die deur is oop.
The door is open.
Dit is die tafel waarop ek my boek plaas.
This is the table on which I place my book.
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 stort nou, want die water is warm.
I am showering now, because the water is warm.
Op die tafel is 'n foto van my broer en suster.
On the table is a photo of my brother and sister.
Op die eerste bladsy van die koerant is daar nuus en 'n kort artikel.
On the first page of the newspaper there is news and a short article.
Op watter bladsy van die tydskrif is die artikel oor die nuwe museum?
On which page of the magazine is the article about the new museum?
Die opskrif van die artikel in die tydskrif is lank, maar die foto is mooi.
The headline of the article in the magazine is long, but the photo is beautiful.
Kan u vir my sê of hierdie adres op die brief moet wees?
Can you tell me whether this address should be on the letter?
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.
Miskien is die wasgoed nog vuil, want die wasmasjien was gister stukkend.
Maybe the laundry is still dirty, because the washing machine was broken yesterday.
Nadat die wasmasjien klaar is, hang sy die nat klere op om droog te word.
After the washing machine is finished, she hangs up the wet clothes to dry.
In die yskas is daar botter, konfyt en kaas vir toebroodjies.
In the refrigerator there is butter, jam, and cheese for sandwiches.
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.
Ná die lang wandeling is ons almal honger en dors.
After the long walk we are all hungry and thirsty.
Miskien lek die kraan, want daar is water in die emmer onder die wasbak.
Maybe the tap is leaking, because there is water in the bucket under the sink.
Die loodgieter sê die pyp is stukkend, maar hy kan dit môre herstel.
The plumber says the pipe is broken, but he can repair it tomorrow.
Nadat die loodgieter die pyp herstel het, was die vloer weer droog.
After the plumber repaired the pipe, the floor was dry again.
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.
Die pad na die stasie is nat.
The road to the station is wet.
Ons gesels graag op die stoep wanneer die buurt stil is.
We like to chat on the porch when the neighborhood is quiet.
Ons buurvrou stuur vir haar warm sop, omdat die apteek nie meer oop is nie.
Our female neighbor sends her warm soup, because the pharmacy is no longer open.
Sy wil die nuwe plante elke oggend natmaak voordat daar te veel sonlig is.
She wants to water the new plants every morning before there is too much sunlight.
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.
My selfoon se battery is leeg, daarom soek ek my laaier.
My cellphone’s battery is empty, therefore I look for my charger.
Sy leen my laaier vir ’n kort tyd, omdat haar battery ook leeg is.
She borrows my charger for a short time, because her battery is also empty.
Die kliënt in die kantoor sê sy is bekommerd, want sy kan haar dokument nie vind nie.
The client in the office says she is worried because she cannot find her document.
Ek is jammer dat ek jou nie gister teruggebel het nie.
I am sorry that I did not call you back yesterday.
Sy is bang om die deur oop te sluit wanneer dit donker is.
She is afraid to unlock the door when it is dark.
Sonder krag is die kamer te donker om te lees.
Without electricity the room is too dark to read.
My buurvrou word kwaad as die aflewering weer laat is.
My female neighbor becomes angry if the delivery is late again.
Die vorm is te lank om nou te lees.
The form is too long to read now.
Hierdie dokument is te belangrik om te verloor.
This document is too important to lose.
Sy lyk bekommerd, maar die dokter sê dit is nie gevaarlik nie.
She looks worried, but the doctor says it is not dangerous.
Die lamp op die tafel is te klein om die hele kamer helder te maak.
The lamp on the table is too small to make the whole room bright.
Sy sê jammer, omdat my boek nog by haar huis is.
She says sorry because my book is still at her house.
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.
Die aflewering is vandag vinnig, en die pakkie kom voor middagete aan.
The delivery is quick today, and the parcel arrives before lunch.
Die probleem met die slot was klein; daarom het sy die deur weer oopgesluit.
The problem with the lock was small; therefore she unlocked the door again.
Die vorm en die dokument moet al twee vandag by die kantoor wees.
Both the form and the document must be at the office today.
Die kind is te bang om nou in die donker te slaap.
The child is too afraid to sleep in the dark now.
Die onderwyser word kwaad wanneer die klas nie stil is nie.
The teacher gets angry when the class is not quiet.
Ek is bang om in die donker te loop.
I am afraid to walk in the dark.
Omdat my keel seer was, moes ek warm tee drink.
Because my throat was sore, I had to drink warm tea.
By die tandarts kon sy uiteindelik rustig wees, omdat daar min mense was.
At the dentist she could finally be calm, because there were few people there.
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.
Haar elmboog was seer, daarom moes sy onmiddellik gaan sit.
Her elbow was sore, therefore she had to sit down immediately.
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.
Haar elmboog is nou beter, maar sy kan nog nie swaar bagasie dra nie.
Her elbow is better now, but she still cannot carry heavy luggage.
In die aand kyk ons televisie wanneer die werk klaar is.
In the evening we watch television when the work is finished.
Daar is vanaand 'n goeie program oor die see op televisie.
Tonight there is a good program about the sea on television.
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.
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.
Die see is rustig vandag.
The sea is calm today.
Daar is min mense by die stasie.
There are few people at the station.
Die musiek is te hard.
The music is too loud.
Ek was moeg, en toe het ek gaan slaap.
I was tired, and then I went to sleep.
Ons is al by die stasie.
We are already at the station.
Die kleur van die see is blou.
The colour of the sea is blue.
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?
Gisteraand was my vriendin regtig moeg, tog het sy alles vir haar gesin voorberei.
Last night my girlfriend was really tired, yet she prepared everything for her family.
My ouma sê dat my neef slim is, maar my nig sê sy kan net so goed kook.
My grandmother says that my male cousin is clever, but my female cousin says she can cook just as well.
Wanneer my tante laat kom, vra my oom of die pot nog warm genoeg is.
When my aunt arrives late, my uncle asks whether the pot is still warm enough.
Gisteraand was die vuur groot, omdat die hout baie droog was.
Last night the fire was big, because the wood was very dry.
Wanneer die ketel warm is, weet my oupa dat die tee gereed is.
When the kettle is hot, my grandfather knows that the tea is ready.
Dalk kom my vriendin ook op Sondag, as sy nie by haar werk is nie.
Maybe my girlfriend is also coming on Sunday if she is not at work.
Sy is regtig slim, en my ouma vra haar dikwels om die kinders met huiswerk te help.
She is really clever, and my grandmother often asks her to help the children with homework.
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.
Hierdie handsak is myne, maar daardie jas is joune.
This handbag is mine, but that coat is yours.
Die rooi bord is hare, maar die groot beker is syne.
The red plate is hers, but the big cup is his.
Is hierdie tafel ons s'n, of is dit hulle s'n?
Is this table ours, or is it theirs?
Daardie klein sambreel is joune, en hierdie groter een is myne.
That small umbrella is yours, and this bigger one is mine.
Die rooi fiets is hare, en die blou motor is syne.
The red bicycle is hers, and the blue car is his.
Die beker by die venster is ons s'n, maar die bord by die deur is hulle s'n.
The cup by the window is ours, but the plate by the door is theirs.
My oom sê dat alles makliker voel wanneer die huis vol mense is en almal lag.
My uncle says that everything feels easier when the house is full of people and everyone laughs.
Ná ete help my tante om die tafel af te vee en die borde te was, al is sy ook moeg.
After the meal my aunt helps to wipe the table and wash the plates, although she is also tired.
As daar iets van die kos oor is, gee my ouma dit vir my neef om huis toe saam te neem.
If some of the food is left, my grandmother gives it to my male cousin to take home with him.
By my ouma en oupa se huis is dit altyd gesellig, selfs wanneer dit buite reën.
At my grandmother and grandfather’s house it is always cozy, even when it rains outside.
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 is baie moeg.
I am very tired.
Die vraag is maklik.
The question is easy.
Daar is nog sop oor.
There is still soup left.
My ma praat rustig, maar my pa is haastig.
My mother speaks calmly, but my father is in a hurry.
My ma sê daar is 'n goeie rede om vroeg te vertrek.
My mother says there is a good reason to leave early.
Dit is my gewoonte om eers die venster oop te maak.
It is my habit to open the window first.
Sy sê dit is ook haar gewoonte om vroeg op te staan.
She says it is also her habit to get up early.
Is jy seker dat die deur al oop is?
Are you sure that the door is already open?
Ons is amper gereed, maar my ma soek nog haar handsak.
We are almost ready, but my mother is still looking for her handbag.
Die verskil tussen hierdie twee boeke is klein.
The difference between these two books is small.
Daar is 'n groot verskil tussen haastig praat en kalm praat.
There is a big difference between speaking hurriedly and speaking calmly.
Haar idee was goed, en die onderwyser het haar voorstel gebruik.
Her idea was good, and the teacher used her suggestion.
Almal kom saam, behalwe die meisie wat nog by die huis is.
Everyone is coming along, except the girl who is still at home.
Hierdie stoel is nie baie gemaklik nie, maar daardie bank is gemaklik.
This chair is not very comfortable, but that couch is comfortable.
Die kind bly stil, en die hele kamer is vol stilte.
The child stays quiet, and the whole room is full of silence.
Dit is 'n gewone dag by die kantoor.
It is an ordinary day at the office.
Die vriend oor wie ons praat, is seker nie by die huis nie.
The friend we are talking about is probably not at home.
Daar is nog 'n paar mense by die stasie.
There are still a few people at the station.
Ek is seker dat my ma reeds by die stasie is.
I am sure that my mother is already at the station.
Die hond wat onder die tafel slaap, is myne.
The dog that is sleeping under the table is mine.
Die bed is gemaklik.
The bed is comfortable.
Ek hoop die supermark is nog oop, want my lys is lank.
I hope the supermarket is still open, because my list is long.
Sy glo dat haar lys kort is, maar sy vergeet altyd iets by die supermark.
She believes that her list is short, but she always forgets something at the supermarket.
Die piesangs is vandag goedkoop, omdat daar 'n groot afslag is.
The bananas are cheap today, because there is a big discount.
Die hoender is reeds in die oond, maar die rys is nog nie gaar nie.
The chicken is already in the oven, but the rice is not cooked yet.
Wanneer die aartappels gaar is, kan ons eet.
When the potatoes are cooked, we can eat.
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?
Die kinders is aan die wag vir hul beurt om die kos te proe.
The children are waiting for their turn to taste the food.
Dit is nou haar beurt om die hoender uit die oond te haal.
It is now her turn to take the chicken out of the oven.
Daar is net een goeie plek by die venster om groente te sny.
There is only one good place by the window to cut vegetables.
Kan u vir my sê watter toonbank nou oop is?
Can you tell me which counter is open now?
Sy glo dat hoender en rys genoeg is vir vanaand.
She believes that chicken and rice are enough for tonight.
Ek is nog nie gereed om te vertrek nie.
I am not ready to leave yet.
As jy eerlik is, sal jy nie lieg nie.
If you are honest, you will not lie.
Sy praat so eerlik dat almal dadelik sien wanneer iets verkeerd is.
She speaks so honestly that everyone immediately sees when something is wrong.
Sy glimlag, maar sy is ook skaam oor die groot prys.
She smiles, but she is also shy about the big prize.
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.
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.
Die kombuis is deurmekaar, want daar is rommel op die tafel en op die vloer.
The kitchen is messy, because there is clutter on the table and on the floor.
Die wasbak is vol skottelgoed, maar my suster sal dit vanaand afdroog.
The sink is full of dishes, but my sister will dry them tonight.
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.
Haar kas lyk altyd netjies, al is haar handsak gewoonlik vol boeke.
Her cupboard always looks neat, although her handbag is usually full of books.
Ek weet dat sy eerlik is.
I know that she is honest.
Ek kyk na my horlosie wanneer ek dink ek is laat.
I look at my watch when I think I am late.
Haar handskoene is nat, daarom hang sy hulle langs haar reënjas by die deur.
Her gloves are wet, therefore she hangs them next to her raincoat by the door.
Die lente is nie so koud soos die herfs nie.
Spring is not as cold as autumn.
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.
Haar serp is nie so lank soos myne nie, maar dit is sagter.
Her scarf is not as long as mine, but it is softer.
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.
U horlosie is nie so oud soos myne nie, Meneer.
Your watch is not as old as mine, Sir.
Die blare op die nat gras is so mooi soos die blomme in die tuin.
The leaves on the wet grass are as beautiful as the flowers in the garden.
Sy sê dat 'n trui in die lente net so nuttig soos 'n jas in die winter is.
She says that a sweater in spring is just as useful as a coat in winter.
My wekker is nie so stil soos joune nie; daarom word my suster elke oggend eerste wakker.
My alarm clock is not as quiet as yours; therefore my sister wakes up first every morning.
Wanneer die kinders slaap, is die huis rustig.
When the children sleep, the house is quiet.
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