Usages of die tyd
Ons wag 'n kort tyd.
We wait a short time.
Ek dink ja, ons het genoeg tyd.
I think yes, we have enough time.
Hulle het genoeg tyd om te werk.
They have enough time to work.
Ek het tyd om te lees.
I have time to read.
Ek loop haastig winkel toe, want ek het min tyd.
I walk hurriedly to the store, because I have little time.
Voel gerus vry om jou vraag op enige tyd te vra.
Feel free to ask your question at any time.
Gerus lees die boek as jy tyd het.
Feel free to read the book if you have 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.
In daardie uitstalling sien ons verskeie klein voorwerpe uit antieke tye.
In that exhibition we see various small objects from ancient times.
Sy sou twee koeke bak as sy meer tyd gehad het.
She would bake two cakes if she had more time.
Test yourself: What does die tyd mean?
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