Usages of ons
Ons huis is nuut.
Our house is new.
My suster sê dat ons huis mooi is.
My sister says that our house is beautiful.
Die koopman bring nuwe gereedskap na ons dorp.
The merchant brings new tools to our town.
Hy bring die boek na ons huis.
He brings the book to our house.
Ons huis is belangrik vir ons.
Our house is important to us.
Ons huis het die grootste tuin.
Our house has the biggest garden.
Ons huis het die mooiste tuin.
Our house has the most beautiful garden.
Ons afspraak by die hospitaal is vroeg môre.
Our appointment at the hospital is early tomorrow.
Die koopman stuur vleis na ons dorp.
The merchant sends meat to our town.
Ons bestelling is gereed.
Our order is ready.
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.
Ons gaan binnekort strand toe vir ons somervakansie.
We will soon go to the beach for our summer holiday.
Woensdag is die dag wanneer ons fiksheidsklas die hardloopbaan gebruik.
Wednesday is the day when our fitness class uses the running track.
Ons huis is ’n kilometer van die winkel.
Our house is a kilometre from the store.
Ons skool hou ’n kompetisie by die stadion.
Our school holds a competition at the stadium.
Ons oplettendheid help ons om raaisels vinnig op te los.
Our attentiveness helps us to solve riddles quickly.
Ek sluit die venster sodat ons kamer koel bly.
I close the window so that our room stays cool.
Test yourself: What does ons mean?
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