Usages of lang
Die stadige bus maak my reis langer as die vinnige trein.
The slow bus makes my journey longer than the fast train.
Ek lees ’n lang boek.
I read a long book.
Soms lees ek ’n lang boek.
Sometimes I read a long book.
Die ongeduldige vriend hou nie van lang rye by die hospitaal nie.
The impatient friend does not like long queues at the hospital.
Ek hou die koerant oop op die bladsy waar die lang artikel begin.
I keep the newspaper open on the page where the long article begins.
Ná die lang wandeling is ons almal honger en dors.
After the long walk we are all hungry and thirsty.
Ná 'n lang dag droom sy van 'n week by die see, waar sy kan ontspan.
After a long day she dreams of a week by the sea, where she can relax.
Ná 'n lang jaar wil ons 'n rustige maand by die see hê.
After a long year we want to have a peaceful month by the sea.
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