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.
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