Usages of rooi
In die stad koop ek rooi klere by die winkelsentrum.
In the city I buy red clothes at the shopping centre.
Die rooi klere is duurder as die blou skoene.
The red clothes are more expensive than the blue shoes.
Ek sê dat die rooi klere die beste keuse is vir die partytjie.
I say that the red clothes are the best choice for the party.
Die hele groep verkies die rooi kleur bo blou.
The whole group prefers the red colour over blue.
Ek dra ook my rooi skoene wanneer ek by die stasie aankom.
I also wear my red shoes when I arrive at the station.
Ek sien die kleur rooi.
I see the colour red.
Haar rooi fiets staan veilig by die brug naby die kruising.
Her red bicycle stands safely by the bridge near the intersection.
Sy dra haar rooi skoene wanneer sy dorp toe gaan.
She wears her red shoes when she goes to town.
Die rooi bord is hare, maar die groot beker is syne.
The red plate is hers, but the big cup is his.
Die rooi fiets is hare, en die blou motor is syne.
The red bicycle is hers, and the blue car is his.
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