Usages of eers
Hy wil 'n stoof koop, maar hy moet eers geld spaar.
He wants to buy a stove, but he must first save money.
Ek moet eers water kry.
I must first get water.
Ek sal eers lees en daarna in die tuin werk.
I will first read and then work in the garden.
Test yourself: What does eers mean?
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