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.
Hy soek sy mes, maar niemand sien dit op die bord nie.
He looks for his knife, but nobody sees it on the plate.
Sy skink melk oor haar eiers, maar ek gebruik net sout en peper.
She pours milk over her eggs, but I use only salt and pepper.
Die rekening is laag, maar ons gee tog ’n fooi omdat die kelner vriendelik is.
The bill is low, but we still give a tip because the waiter is friendly.
My oë is nog moeg, maar my neus en mond voel beter ná die warm water.
My eyes are still tired, but my nose and mouth feel better after the warm water.
Die seep staan op een rak, maar die tandeborsels is op ’n ander rak.
The soap is on one shelf, but the toothbrushes are on another shelf.
My oë is oop, maar my mond is vol tandepasta wanneer ek my tande borsel.
My eyes are open, but my mouth is full of toothpaste when I brush my teeth.
Die kassier vra of ek kontant het, maar ek wys vir haar die beursie waarin daar net kleingeld is.
The cashier asks whether I have cash, but I show her the wallet in which there is only change.
Die telefoon lui, maar ek antwoord nie die oproep nie.
The telephone is ringing, but I am not answering the call.
Die opskrif van die artikel in die tydskrif is lank, maar die foto is mooi.
The headline of the article in the magazine is long, but the photo is beautiful.
My broer lees die nuus in die koerant, maar ek verkies die tydskrif.
My brother reads the news in the newspaper, but I prefer the magazine.
Die droër maak 'n lawaai, maar dit droog die handdoeke gou.
The dryer makes a noise, but it dries the towels quickly.
Sy vou die rokke mooi, maar ek stryk die hemde eers.
She folds the dresses neatly, but I iron the shirts first.
My broer stryk sy broek, maar sy suster bêre reeds die handdoeke in die kas.
My brother irons his trousers, but his sister is already putting the towels away in the cupboard.
Die loodgieter sê die pyp is stukkend, maar hy kan dit môre herstel.
The plumber says the pipe is broken, but he can repair it tomorrow.
Sy drink water sonder om te mors, maar haar broer mors altyd op die tafel.
She drinks water without spilling, but her brother always spills on the table.
Die buurman vra of hy my boek kan leen, maar hy belowe om dit vanaand terug te gee.
The male neighbor asks whether he may borrow my book, but he promises to give it back tonight.
Sy kla nie oor pyn nie, maar haar suster sê die hoes hou haar wakker.
She does not complain about pain, but her sister says the cough keeps her awake.
Haar sambreel staan by die deur, maar sy vergeet dit wanneer sy haastig vertrek.
Her umbrella stands by the door, but she forgets it when she leaves in a hurry.
Sy lyk bekommerd, maar die dokter sê dit is nie gevaarlik nie.
She looks worried, but the doctor says it is not dangerous.
Haar elmboog is nou beter, maar sy kan nog nie swaar bagasie dra nie.
Her elbow is better now, but she still cannot carry heavy luggage.
Die salf help, maar ek kon gister niks met daardie hand skryf nie.
The ointment helps, but yesterday I could write nothing with that hand.
Die kinders wou nog een program kyk, maar hulle moes gaan slaap.
The children wanted to watch one more program, but they had to go to sleep.
Die tandarts sê my tand is nou beter, maar ek kon al gister gekom het.
The dentist says my tooth is better now, but I could have come yesterday already.
Vanmiddag wil ek eintlik by die huis bly, maar my vriendin vra of ek saam dorp toe gaan.
This afternoon I actually want to stay at home, but my girlfriend asks whether I am going to town with her.
My ouma sê dat my neef slim is, maar my nig sê sy kan net so goed kook.
My grandmother says that my male cousin is clever, but my female cousin says she can cook just as well.
Op Saterdag braai my oom gewoonlik vleis, maar op Sondag eet hy liewer sop.
On Saturday my uncle usually barbecues meat, but on Sunday he prefers to eat soup.
Ek wou eintlik vroeg vertrek, maar my handsak was nie daar nie en ek kon dit nerens vind nie.
I actually wanted to leave early, but my handbag was not there and I could find it nowhere.
Hierdie handsak is myne, maar daardie jas is joune.
This handbag is mine, but that coat is yours.
Die rooi bord is hare, maar die groot beker is syne.
The red plate is hers, but the big cup is his.
Die beker by die venster is ons s'n, maar die bord by die deur is hulle s'n.
The cup by the window is ours, but the plate by the door is theirs.
Eintlik wou my neef vroeg huis toe gaan, maar nou sit hy nog by die vuur en praat met my nig.
Actually my male cousin wanted to go home early, but now he is still sitting by the fire and talking to my female cousin.
Eintlik wou ek my laaier saamneem, maar ek het dit by die huis vergeet.
I actually wanted to take my charger along, but I forgot it at home.
My ma praat rustig, maar my pa is haastig.
My mother speaks calmly, but my father is in a hurry.
Ons is amper gereed, maar my ma soek nog haar handsak.
We are almost ready, but my mother is still looking for her handbag.
My broer maak 'n voorstel, maar ek het 'n beter idee.
My brother makes a suggestion, but I have a better idea.
Hierdie stoel is nie baie gemaklik nie, maar daardie bank is gemaklik.
This chair is not very comfortable, but that couch is comfortable.
Sy glo dat haar lys kort is, maar sy vergeet altyd iets by die supermark.
She believes that her list is short, but she always forgets something at the supermarket.
Die hoender is reeds in die oond, maar die rys is nog nie gaar nie.
The chicken is already in the oven, but the rice is not cooked yet.
Sy volg die kookboek nie presies nie, maar die hoender proe tog goed.
She does not follow the cookbook exactly, but the chicken still tastes good.
Die ry beweeg stadig, maar die kassier agter die toonbank glimlag nog.
The line moves slowly, but the cashier behind the counter is still smiling.
Sy sê haar kosblik het ook vrugte, maar geen ui nie.
She says her lunch box also has fruit, but no onion.
Hy lieg soms oor klein sake, maar later vertel hy die waarheid.
He sometimes lies about small matters, but later he tells the truth.
Die waarheid maak haar eers stil, maar daarna voel sy beter.
The truth makes her quiet at first, but afterwards she feels better.
Sy glimlag, maar sy is ook skaam oor die groot prys.
She smiles, but she is also shy about the big prize.
Die wasbak is vol skottelgoed, maar my suster sal dit vanaand afdroog.
The sink is full of dishes, but my sister will dry them tonight.
Ek ken haar nie goed nie, maar die vrou lyk vriendelik.
I do not know her well, but the woman looks friendly.
My wekker lui, maar ek bly nog 'n paar minute in die bed.
My alarm clock rings, but I stay in bed for a few more minutes.
Hierdie trui is so warm soos my jas, maar ek dra dit meer.
This sweater is as warm as my coat, but I wear it more.
Haar serp is nie so lank soos myne nie, maar dit is sagter.
Her scarf is not as long as mine, but it is softer.
Die kinders hardloop oor die gras, maar die hond bly by die bankie.
The children run over the grass, but the dog stays by the bench.
Ek vergeet soms my handskoene in die motor, maar nooit my serp nie.
I sometimes forget my gloves in the car, but never my scarf.
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