Usages of die deur
Ek maak die deur oop.
I open the door.
Sy sluit nou die deur, want sy wil slaap.
She now closes the door, because she wants to sleep.
Sy maak die deur versigtig oop.
She opens the door carefully.
Die deur kraak wanneer ek dit oopmaak.
The door creaks when I open it.
Hulle wag voor die deur.
They wait in front of the door.
Ek staan by die deur.
I stand by the door.
Die winkelier sluit sy deur tydens die storm.
The shopkeeper closes his door during the storm.
Sy geniet die kos, al is die tafel naby die deur.
She enjoys the food, although the table is near the door.
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