Usages of maar
Hy wil 'n stoof koop, maar hy moet eers geld spaar.
He wants to buy a stove, but he must first save money.
Ek sien 'n klein huis, maar die kamers is groot.
I see a small house, but the rooms are big.
Ons dorp is klein, maar mense besoek dit graag.
Our town is small, but people like to visit it.
Sy praat haastig, maar ek verstaan nog haar woorde.
She speaks hurriedly, but I still understand her words.
Ek wou daardie kos proe, maar ek was te haastig.
I wanted to taste that food, but I was too much in a hurry.
Ek is moeg, maar ek sal tog in die tuin loop.
I am tired, but I will still walk in the garden.
Sy koop blou skoene in dieselfde winkelsentrum, maar hulle is nie duur nie.
She buys blue shoes in the same shopping centre, but they are not expensive.
Die middagson is warm, maar die bus is koel.
The midday sun is warm, but the bus is cool.
Hy sê die stad is groter, maar sy dorpie is die vriendelikste.
He says the city is larger, but his village is the friendliest.
Die dokter sê ek is gesond, maar ek moet tog versigtig bly.
The doctor says I am healthy, but I must still remain careful.
Baie studente leer vir dieselfde eksamen, maar sy is steeds gelukkig.
Many students study for the same exam, but she is still happy.
Die hospitaal lyk groot in die sneeu, maar binne is dit warm.
The hospital looks big in the snow, but inside it is warm.
Waarskynlik sal ons sneeu sien, maar as daar reën is, bly ons binne en lees inligting oor die weer.
We will probably see snow, but if there is rain, we stay inside and read information about the weather.
Die gebou is stil, maar die trappe kraak skielik.
The building is quiet, but the stairs suddenly creak.
Sy sê dat sy ook sou hardloop, maar haar spiere is moeg.
She says that she would also run, but her muscles are tired.
Sy verloor haar sonbril in die see, maar vind dit later weer.
She loses her sunglasses in the sea, but later finds them again.
Sy bel weer, maar die selfoon bly stil; ek hoor net my broer lag.
She calls again, but the cellphone remains silent; I only hear my brother laugh.
U kan die nuwe projekplan in die kantoor lees, Meneer, maar bring asseblief u woordeboek saam.
You can read the new project plan in the office, Sir, but please bring your dictionary along.
Die kussing ondersteun haar kop, maar die kombers gee haar die meeste gemak.
The pillow supports her head, but the blanket gives her the most comfort.
In die verlede het ek min aandag gegee, maar nou luister ek oplettend.
In the past I paid little attention, but now I listen attentively.
Die raaisel se oplossing lê nie in die verlede nie, maar in die toekoms.
The riddle’s solution lies not in the past but in the future.
Ek soek oral, maar ek vind die oplossing nerens nie.
I search everywhere, but I find the solution nowhere.
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