wanneer

when

Usages of wanneer

• 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 slaap wanneer ek moeg is.: I sleep when I am tired.
• Ek stap versigtig wanneer dit reën, omdat ek nie ongeduldige bestuurders vertrou nie.: I walk carefully when it rains, because I do not trust impatient drivers.
• Sy is hartseer wanneer sy haar hond se bal in die sneeu verloor.: She is sad when she loses her dog's ball in the snow.
• Wanneer dit nie reën nie, sit ons buite in die somerwind en lees; as dit reën, bly ons binne.: When it does not rain, we sit outside in the summer wind and read; if it rains, we stay inside.
• Die hysbak stop op elke verdieping wanneer dit besig is.: The elevator stops on every floor when it is busy.
• Hy bestel groen tee wanneer kamerdiens kom.: He orders green tea when room service comes.
• Ons leer saam wanneer ons tussen die boekrakke sit.: We learn together when we sit between the bookshelves.
• Die onderwyser herinner ons dat ons onsself en ander moet respekteer wanneer ons leer.: The teacher reminds us that we must respect ourselves and others when we learn.
• Die deur kraak wanneer ek dit oopmaak.: The door creaks when I open it.
• Ek dra ’n sonbril wanneer ek by die strand swem.: I wear sunglasses when I swim at the beach.
• Woensdag is die dag wanneer ons fiksheidsklas die hardloopbaan gebruik.: Wednesday is the day when our fitness class uses the running track.
• Wanneer die see kalm is, sit ons op die handdoek en luister.: When the sea is calm, we sit on the towel and listen.
• Ek begin ’n soektog op die internet wanneer ek nie ’n lêer kan vind nie.: I start a search on the internet when I cannot find a file.
• Ons hou die vergadering in die klaslokaal wanneer die biblioteek te vol is.: We hold the meeting in the classroom when the library is too full.
• 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.
• Ons is dankbaar wanneer die bibliotekaris die boek vind.: We are grateful when the librarian finds the book.
• Ek vertel hulle dat liefde groei wanneer familie saam lag.: I tell them that love grows when family laughs together.
• Die bibliotekaris soek saam met my en bel my wanneer hy dit kry.: The librarian searches with me and calls me when he finds it.
• Die seun is dankbaar wanneer hy sy huiswerk vinnig klaar kry.: The son is grateful when he finishes his homework quickly.
• Ons lag wanneer sy uiteindelik die selfoon onder haar huiswerk vind.: We laugh when she finally finds the cellphone under her homework.
• Kinders glimlag wanneer hulle die reënboog sien.: Children smile when they see the rainbow.
• Ons kyk ’n fliek in die motor wanneer dit begin reën.: We watch a movie in the car when it starts to rain.
• Ek werk stadiger wanneer ek moeg is.: I work slower when I am tired.
• Ons sit stil in die klaskamer wanneer die onderwyser praat.: We sit quietly in the classroom when the teacher speaks.
• Die kassier glimlag wanneer sy my beursie en die kontant sien.: The cashier smiles when she sees my wallet and the cash.
• My oë is oop, maar my mond is vol tandepasta wanneer ek my tande borsel.: My eyes are open, but my mouth is full of toothpaste when I brush my teeth.
• Ek trek my jas uit wanneer ek by die huis aankom.: I take off my coat when I arrive home.
• Wanneer die telefoon weer lui, weet ek dat die berig belangrik is.: When the telephone rings again, I know that the message is important.
• Die hond hardloop terug huis toe wanneer hy die hek oop sien.: The dog runs back home when he sees the gate open.
• Wanneer ek honger is, maak ek gou 'n toebroodjie en sit die botter terug in die yskas.: When I am hungry, I quickly make a sandwich and put the butter back in the refrigerator.
• Ons gesels graag op die stoep wanneer die buurt stil is.: We like to chat on the porch when the neighborhood is quiet.
• Haar sambreel staan by die deur, maar sy vergeet dit wanneer sy haastig vertrek.: Her umbrella stands by the door, but she forgets it when she leaves in a hurry.
• Sy is bang om die deur oop te sluit wanneer dit donker is.: She is afraid to unlock the door when it is dark.
• Wanneer daar geen krag is nie, kook ons nie en bly die kombuis donker.: When there is no electricity, we do not cook and the kitchen stays dark.
• Die onderwyser word kwaad wanneer die klas nie stil is nie.: The teacher gets angry when the class is not quiet.
• Ek gly op nat trappe, daarom loop ek stadig wanneer dit reën.: I slip on wet stairs, therefore I walk slowly when it rains.
• In die aand kyk ons televisie wanneer die werk klaar is.: In the evening we watch television when the work is finished.
• Wanneer ek nies, bring my suster vir my water en sê ek moet by die huis bly.: When I sneeze, my sister brings me water and says I must stay at home.
• Ek bly by die huis wanneer dit reën.: I stay at home when it rains.
• Die kinders speel binne die huis wanneer dit reën.: The children play inside the house when it rains.
• Sy dra haar rooi skoene wanneer sy dorp toe gaan.: She wears her red shoes when she goes to town.
• Ek slaap goed wanneer die kamer stil is.: I sleep well when the room is quiet.
• Op Saterdag besoek ons my ouma en oupa, want hulle hou daarvan wanneer die hele gesin saam eet.: On Saturday we visit my grandmother and grandfather, because they like it when the whole family eats together.
• Wanneer my tante laat kom, vra my oom of die pot nog warm genoeg is.: When my aunt arrives late, my uncle asks whether the pot is still warm enough.
• Wanneer die ketel warm is, weet my oupa dat die tee gereed is.: When the kettle is hot, my grandfather knows that the tea is ready.
• My oom sê dat alles makliker voel wanneer die huis vol mense is en almal lag.: My uncle says that everything feels easier when the house is full of people and everyone laughs.
• Ons huis voel gesellig wanneer die kinders op die vloer speel en die mense rustig gesels.: Our house feels cozy when the children play on the floor and the people chat calmly.
• By my ouma en oupa se huis is dit altyd gesellig, selfs wanneer dit buite reën.: At my grandmother and grandfather’s house it is always cozy, even when it rains outside.
• Die kind bly stil wanneer die onderwyser praat.: The child stays quiet when the teacher speaks.
• Ek bly liewer by die huis wanneer dit reën.: I would rather stay at home when it rains.
• Sy sal my dadelik bel wanneer die bus by die stasie aankom.: She will call me immediately when the bus arrives at the station.
• Wanneer die aartappels gaar is, kan ons eet.: When the potatoes are cooked, we can eat.
• Wanneer jy my lys volg, vergeet jy niks nie.: When you follow my list, you forget nothing.
• Sy praat so eerlik dat almal dadelik sien wanneer iets verkeerd is.: She speaks so honestly that everyone immediately sees when something is wrong.
• Wanneer die werk klaar is, wil ons net op die bank ontspan.: When the work is finished, we just want to relax on the couch.
• Wanneer die kinders klaar geëet het, was ek die skottelgoed en sy droog dit af.: When the children have finished eating, I wash the dishes and she dries them.
• My ouma mis my wanneer ek vir 'n week in die stad bly.: My grandmother misses me when I stay in the city for a week.
• Ek voel skaam wanneer almal na my kyk.: I feel shy when everyone looks at me.
• Ek kyk na my horlosie wanneer ek dink ek is laat.: I look at my watch when I think I am late.
• In die herfs dra sy 'n warm trui wanneer die wind sterker word.: In autumn she wears a warm sweater when the wind becomes stronger.
• Die nes beweeg wanneer die tak in die wind beweeg.: The nest moves when the branch moves in the wind.
• Sy gee vir die kind 'n sakdoek wanneer haar neus begin loop.: She gives the child a handkerchief when her nose starts running.
• Wanneer die kinders slaap, is die huis rustig.: When the children sleep, the house is quiet.
• Ons verlaat die park wanneer dit begin reën.: We leave the park when it starts to rain.

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