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Usages of vir

• Ek wag vir sy antwoord.: I wait for his answer.
• Hy wag vir die hond.: He waits for the dog.
• Ons moet genoeg melk kry vir die resep.: We must get enough milk for the recipe.
• Sy gebruik suiker in die resep vir 'n soet smaak.: She uses sugar in the recipe for a sweet taste.
• Ek koop blomme vir my suster se kamer.: I buy flowers for my sister's room.
• Ek moet lees, en sy sal daarna vir my wag.: I must read, and she will wait for me afterwards.
• Ons huis is belangrik vir ons.: Our house is important to us.
• Ek koop nuwe blomme vir jou.: I buy new flowers for you.
• Die kaartjie is vir die trein na die stad.: The ticket is for the train to the city.
• 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.
• Ons wag by die stasie vir die bus.: We wait at the station for the bus.
• Baie studente leer vir dieselfde eksamen, maar sy is steeds gelukkig.: Many students study for the same exam, but she is still happy.
• Die student wag by die stasie vir die bus.: The student waits at the station for the bus.
• Hy bespreek ook 'n kamer vir twee gaste.: He also reserves a room for two guests.
• Die hotel reël vervoer vir gaste by aankoms.: The hotel arranges transport for guests upon arrival.
• Die bestelling vir kamerdiens word vinnig ontvang.: The order for room service is received quickly.
• In die voorportaal word sagte musiek vir die gaste gespeel.: In the lobby, soft music is played for the guests.
• Hy rus teen die muur terwyl hy vir die hysbak wag.: He rests against the wall while he waits for the elevator.
• Ons wag vir die vertrek.: We wait for the departure.
• Ons wag vir vervoer na die lughawe.: We wait for transport to the airport.
• Die gids gee vir ons 'n kaart met die uitleg van die museum.: The guide gives us a map with the layout of the museum.
• Op die kaart wys hy die afdeling vir historiese voorwerpe.: On the map he shows the section for historical objects.
• Die gids wys vir ons die ingang van die museum.: The guide shows us the entrance of the museum.
• Ons gaan binnekort strand toe vir ons somervakansie.: We will soon go to the beach for our summer holiday.
• 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.
• 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.
• Die kwitansie wys dat ons reeds betaal het vir die toerusting.: The receipt shows that we have already paid for the equipment.
• Ek betaal nou vir die kos.: I pay for the food now.
• Ons wag vir meneer by die stasie.: We wait for sir at the station.
• Ek vra die bibliotekaris vir 'n boek oor speelgoed.: I ask the librarian for a book about toys.
• Die ouers stuur nog 'n boodskap om hul dankbaarheid vir die liefde te wys.: The parents send another message to show their gratitude for the love.
• My dankbaarheid vir my familie groei elke dag.: My gratitude for my family grows every day.
• Die kinders wag vir groen by dieselfde verkeerslig.: The children wait for green at the same traffic light.
• Die vriendelike gids wag by die skool se hek en glimlag vir elke leerling.: The friendly guide waits at the school gate and smiles at every pupil.
• Ek sit op die vloer en wag vir jou.: I sit on the floor and wait for you.
• Ek word onrustig as ek lank vir die bus wag.: I get restless when I wait for the bus for a long time.
• Die pakket bevat toestelle vir die fabriek se rooktoetse.: The package contains devices for the factory’s smoke tests.
• Die toestel is nuttig vir my werk.: The device is useful for my work.
• Kan jy vir my sê watter tafel nog leeg is?: Can you tell me which table is still empty?
• Ek kies kaas en eiers vir ontbyt.: I choose cheese and eggs for breakfast.
• Sy kies sop en brood vir middagete.: She chooses soup and bread for lunch.
• 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.
• Ek wonder of jy kaas of eiers vir middagete wil hê.: I wonder whether you want cheese or eggs for lunch.
• Hy bedien die sop met ’n lepel en gee vir my ook ’n mes.: He serves the soup with a spoon and also gives me a knife.
• 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.
• Ons kies dieselfde sop vir middagete.: We choose the same soup for lunch.
• 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.
• Na die oproep stuur sy vir my 'n kort berig.: After the call she sends me a short message.
• 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 jy my nie kan skakel nie, stuur vir my 'n berig of 'n foto.: If you cannot call me, send me a message or a photo.
• Toe sy die opskrif in die koerant lees, het sy gelag en die artikel vir haar suster gewys.: When she read the headline in the newspaper, she laughed and showed the article to her sister.
• 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.
• As jy nie die pad onthou nie, loop reguit terug na die winkel en vra vir hulp.: If you do not remember the way, walk straight back to the store and ask for help.
• Ek vra die onderwyser vir hulp.: I ask the teacher for help.
• 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.
• My broer gaan apteek toe, omdat hy medisyne vir haar hoes wil koop.: My brother goes to the pharmacy, because he wants to buy medicine for her cough.
• Ek wag by die apteek terwyl sy vir die medisyne betaal.: I wait at the pharmacy while she pays for the medicine.
• 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 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.
• By die apteek vra die man vir u nie net of u koors het nie, maar ook watter medisyne u reeds probeer het.: At the pharmacy the man asks you not only whether you have a fever, but also which medicine you have already tried.
• Die man wag by die apteek vir die medisyne.: The man waits at the pharmacy for the medicine.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• As ons braai, moet iemand eers droë hout vir die vuur bring.: If we barbecue, someone must first bring dry wood for the fire.
• 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.
• Die meisie vra vir my pa of hy vandag werk.: The girl asks my father whether he is working today.
• Ek weet nie die rede vir haar vraag nie.: I do not know the reason for her question.
• 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 meisie vir wie my pa wag, weet presies watter bus sy moet neem.: The girl for whom my father is waiting knows exactly which bus she must take.
• Ek koop vrugte vir die week: appels en piesangs.: I buy fruit for the week: apples and bananas.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sy nooi ons weer vir aandete, en sy kook so goed dat niemand vroeg wil vertrek nie.: She invites us again for dinner, and she cooks so well that nobody wants to leave early.
• 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.
• Sy gee vir die kind 'n sakdoek wanneer haar neus begin loop.: She gives the child a handkerchief when her nose starts running.

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