Usages of lank
Hulle werk lank in daardie kamer.
They work for a long time in that room.
Hy bly lank by my huis.
He stays for a long time at my house.
Ek kan lank by die tafel sit.
I can sit at the table for a long time.
Hy is ongeduldig, omdat die afspraak waarskynlik lank sal neem.
He is impatient, because the appointment will probably take a long time.
Die gids sê dat die museum hierdie voorwerpe lank versamel het.
The guide says that the museum has collected these objects for a long time.
Ek word onrustig as ek lank vir die bus wag.
I get restless when I wait for the bus for a long time.
Ons staan lank in 'n ry by die toonbank.
We stand for a long time in a line at the counter.
Jy maak die deeg sag deur dit lank te knie.
You soften the dough by kneading it for a long time.
Die vergadering duur lank.
The meeting lasts a long time.
Die stemming duur nie lank nie.
The voting does not last long.
Die sluiterspoed bepaal hoe lank lig die sensor bereik.
The shutter speed determines how long light reaches the sensor.
Die agtergrondondersoek duur lank.
The background check takes a long time.
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