Usages of as
Hulle sal ook suiker en melk koop as dit nodig is.
They will also buy sugar and milk if it is needed.
Jy mag hierdie kos proe as jy wil.
You may taste this food if you want.
Hy mag nie vleis kook as hy nie 'n stoof het nie.
He may not cook meat if he does not have a stove.
Jy kan gerus sit en eet as jy nie haastig is nie.
You may feel free to sit and eat if you are not in a hurry.
Gerus lees die boek as jy tyd het.
Feel free to read the book if you have time.
As ek siek word, sal die dokter my na die hospitaal stuur.
If I become sick, the doctor will send me to the hospital.
Wanneer dit nie reën nie, sit ons buite in die somerwind en lees; as dit reën, bly ons binne.
When it does not rain, we sit outside in the summer wind and read; if it rains, we stay inside.
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.
Sy sou twee koeke bak as sy meer tyd gehad het.
She would bake two cakes if she had more time.
Die nuwe toerusting verbind vinnig met die stelsel as die verbinding sterk is.
The new equipment connects quickly to the system if the connection is strong.
U kry ’n kwitansie per e-pos as u die toepassing gebruik.
You receive a receipt by email if you use the application.
As die spyskaart te lank is, kies ek net koffie en ’n klein ontbyt.
If the menu is too long, I choose only coffee and a small breakfast.
As jy my later skakel, sal ek jou stem hoor.
If you call me later, I will hear your voice.
As die posbus vol is, hou ek die brief tot môre in my sak.
If the mailbox is full, I keep the letter in my pocket until tomorrow.
As jy my nie kan skakel nie, stuur vir my 'n berig of 'n foto.
If you cannot call me, send me a message or a photo.
As dit reën, sit ons die wasgoed in die droër sodat dit droog bly.
If it rains, we put the laundry in the dryer so that it stays dry.
As jy nie die pad onthou nie, loop reguit terug na die winkel en vra vir hulp.
If you do not remember the way, walk straight back to the store and ask for help.
As ek ’n boek leen, probeer ek dit dieselfde week terug te gee.
If I borrow a book, I try to give it back the same week.
Die dokter sê die medisyne sal help as die hoes nie ophou nie.
The doctor says the medicine will help if the cough does not stop.
As jy hoes en koors het, moet jy vroeg gaan rus.
If you cough and have fever, you must go rest early.
Ek neem ’n sambreel saam as daar swaar reën kom.
I take an umbrella along if heavy rain is coming.
As die buurman môre my laaier teruggee, sal ek hom in die buurt weer help, selfs as dit reën en ek net ’n klein sambreel het.
If the male neighbor gives my charger back tomorrow, I will help him in the neighborhood again, even if it rains and I have only a small umbrella.
As dit reën, neem ek my sambreel saam.
If it rains, I take my umbrella along.
My buurvrou word kwaad as die aflewering weer laat is.
My female neighbor becomes angry if the delivery is late again.
As jy die slot nie kan oopsluit nie, bel die tegnikus asseblief.
If you cannot unlock the lock, please call the technician.
Die dokter sê dat 'n verkoue gewoonlik beter word as mens rus.
The doctor says that a cold usually gets better if one rests.
As die wond bly bloei, moet ons die noodnommer bel.
If the wound keeps bleeding, we must call the emergency number.
As jy die televisie te hard maak, kla die buurvrou weer.
If you make the television too loud, the female neighbor complains again.
As jou knie weer begin bloei, moet jy onmiddellik die dokter bel.
If your knee starts bleeding again, you must call the doctor immediately.
Vanmiddag sal ons dalk braai as die wind stil bly.
This afternoon we may barbecue if the wind stays calm.
As ons braai, moet iemand eers droë hout vir die vuur bring.
If we barbecue, someone must first bring dry wood for the fire.
Dalk kom my vriendin ook op Sondag, as sy nie by haar werk is nie.
Maybe my girlfriend is also coming on Sunday if she is not at work.
As daar iets van die kos oor is, gee my ouma dit vir my neef om huis toe saam te neem.
If some of the food is left, my grandmother gives it to my male cousin to take home with him.
As iemand vra oor die beker op die tafel, sal ek sê dat dit nie myne is nie.
If someone asks about the cup on the table, I will say that it is not mine.
As jy die antwoord weet, sê dit dadelik.
If you know the answer, say it immediately.
As jy eerlik is, sal jy nie lieg nie.
If you are honest, you will not lie.
Ek neem my reënjas en my handskoene saam as die weer skielik verander.
I take my raincoat and my gloves along if the weather suddenly changes.
As die voël haar nes verlaat, wag sy nog 'n oomblik op die tak voordat sy weer beweeg.
If the bird leaves her nest, she waits another moment on the branch before she moves again.
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