Usages of om
Is jy gereed om saam met my dorp toe te gaan?
Are you ready to go to town with me?
Hy dink dat dit nie moontlik is om onmiddellik klaar te wees nie.
He thinks that it is not possible to be finished immediately.
Ek het geen tyd om siek te wees nie, want die eksamen is binnekort.
I have no time to be sick, because the exam is soon.
Skielik besluit die onderwyser om die klas na die museum te neem.
Suddenly the teacher decides to take the class to the museum.
By die ingang wag 'n gids om elke besoeker te groet.
At the entrance a guide waits to greet each visitor.
Elke besoeker mag 'n gids vra om die skaars voorwerpe veilig te hanteer.
Every visitor may ask a guide to handle the rare objects safely.
Ek besluit om vanaand in my kamer te lees.
I decide to read in my room tonight.
Ons oefen elke oggend in die gimnasium om fiks te bly.
We exercise every morning in the gym to stay fit.
Hy hardloop vyf kilometer om sy spiere te versterk.
He runs five kilometres to strengthen his muscles.
Ek oefen elke dag om my spiere te versterk.
I exercise every day to strengthen my muscles.
Ek help u later om die toepassing oop te maak en u wagwoord in te tik.
I will help you later to open the application and type your password.
Die toepassing laat ons toe om groot lêers vinniger op te laai.
The application allows us to upload large files faster.
Wanneer die internet stadig is, lees ek in die biblioteek eerder as om aanlyn te werk.
When the internet is slow, I read in the library rather than work online.
Ek help jou om die lêer op te laai.
I help you to upload the file.
Sy skryf die storie neer om haarself later te herinner.
She writes the story down to remind herself later.
Die ouers stuur nog 'n boodskap om hul dankbaarheid vir die liefde te wys.
The parents send another message to show their gratitude for the love.
Al die familielede bel mekaar dié aand om stories en liefde te deel.
All the family members call each other that evening to share stories and love.
Ons stap oor die ou brug om die stadion te bereik.
We walk over the old bridge to reach the stadium.
In die klas gebruik ek ’n woordeboek om nuwe woorde te vind.
In class I use a dictionary to find new words.
Sy gee nuttige advies en hou by haar belofte om te help.
She gives useful advice and keeps her promise to help.
Sy maak ’n ernstige poging om niks te vergeet nie.
She makes a serious effort to forget nothing.
Ons oplettendheid help ons om raaisels vinnig op te los.
Our attentiveness helps us to solve riddles quickly.
Indien jy onthou om aandag te gee, sal jy die risiko vermy en die oplossing vind.
If you remember to pay attention, you will avoid the risk and find the solution.
Jy wys my hoe om die fout reg te stel.
You show me how to correct the mistake.
Ons kry 'n nuwe kans om beter te werk.
We get a new chance to work better.
Hy sê dit is gevaarlik om nou buite te loop.
He says it is dangerous to walk outside now.
Ek gee jou nog 'n kans om die saak reg te maak.
I give you another chance to set the matter right.
Vandag leer ek om die fout reg te stel.
Today I am learning how to correct the mistake.
Ek is besig om my hande in die badkamer te was.
I am washing my hands in the bathroom.
Sy is besig om te stort, en die seep ruik vars.
She is showering, and the soap smells fresh.
Ek is besig om my tande te borsel, daarom praat ek nie nou nie.
I am brushing my teeth, so I am not speaking now.
My suster is besig om ’n nuwe hemp en ’n mooi rok te kies.
My sister is choosing a new shirt and a beautiful dress.
Ek is besig om my ou broek uit te trek en ’n skoon broek aan te trek.
I am taking off my old trousers and putting on clean trousers.
Terwyl sy besig is om haar skoenveters vas te maak, trek ek my sokkies uit en sit op die bed.
While she is busy tying her shoelaces, I take off my socks and sit on the bed.
Ek lees die koerant om die nuus te verstaan.
I read the newspaper to understand the news.
Nadat die wasmasjien klaar is, hang sy die nat klere op om droog te word.
After the washing machine is finished, she hangs up the wet clothes to dry.
Miskien kom sy later terug om die kas reg te maak.
Maybe she will come back later to fix the cupboard.
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