Usages of selfs
Selfs met die langer reis, bly die buskaartjie goedkoop, en soms die goedkoopste opsie.
Even with the longer journey, the bus ticket remains cheap, and sometimes the cheapest option.
Ek koop selfs ’n kaartjie by die stasie.
I even buy a ticket at the station.
Selfs laat in die nag word warm tee aan gaste gegee.
Even late at night, hot tea is given to guests.
Selfs op Woensdag hou ek my handdoek en sonbril gereed vir ’n vinnige swemsessie.
Even on Wednesday I keep my towel and sunglasses ready for a quick swim session.
As die buurman môre my laaier teruggee, sal ek hom in die buurt weer help, selfs as dit reën en ek net ’n klein sambreel het.
If the male neighbor gives my charger back tomorrow, I will help him in the neighborhood again, even if it rains and I have only a small umbrella.
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.
Sy maak die kamer so netjies dat selfs my broer sê dit lyk goed.
She makes the room so neat that even my brother says it looks good.
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