Usages of vra
Die vraag wat jy vra, is belangrik.
The question you ask is important.
Voel gerus vry om jou vraag op enige tyd te vra.
Feel free to ask your question at any time.
Die onderwyser vra dat elke leerling 'n kort verslag oor een uitstalling skryf.
The teacher asks that each pupil write a short report on one exhibition.
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 vra die bibliotekaris vir 'n boek oor speelgoed.
I ask the librarian for a book about toys.
My nuuskierige seun vra ’n raaisel oor die toekoms.
My curious son asks a riddle about the future.
Die leerling vra ’n vraag in die klaskamer.
The student asks a question in the classroom.
Sy vra watter peper ek wil hê.
She asks which pepper I want.
Ná middagete vra ons vir die rekening en gee ons ’n klein fooi.
After lunch we ask for the bill and give a small tip.
Test yourself: What does vra mean?
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