Usages of speel
Hy speel met die bal buite die huis.
He plays with the ball outside the house.
Die hond en kat speel saam.
The dog and cat play together.
Hulle speel saam met 'n bal.
They play together with a ball.
Ons speel buite in die somer.
We play outside in the summer.
In die voorportaal word sagte musiek vir die gaste gespeel.
In the lobby, soft music is played for the guests.
Die musiek in die voorportaal speel sag oor 'n klein luidspreker.
The music in the lobby plays softly over a small loudspeaker.
Vyf honde speel saam buite.
Five dogs play together outside.
Die kinders speel met die nuwe speelgoed op die bank en lag hard.
The children play with the new toys on the couch and laugh loudly.
Ek speel met my klein hondjie by sonsondergang.
I play with my little puppy at sunset.
Ek kyk na die hond wat in die tuin speel.
I watch the dog playing in the garden.
Kinders mag buite speel tot laat in die aand.
Children may play outside until late in the evening.
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