Usages of die stad
Die kaartjie is vir die trein na die stad.
The ticket is for the train to the city.
In die stad koop ek rooi klere by die winkelsentrum.
In the city I buy red clothes at the shopping centre.
Die winkelsentrum is die grootste in die stad.
The shopping centre is the largest in the city.
Hy sê die stad is groter, maar sy dorpie is die vriendelikste.
He says the city is larger, but his village is the friendliest.
Ons draai links by die kruising na die stad.
We turn left at the intersection toward the city.
Die fliek wen ’n groot prys by die kompetisie in die stad.
The movie wins a big prize at the competition in the city.
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