Usages of siek
As ek siek word, sal die dokter my na die hospitaal stuur.
If I become sick, the doctor will send me to the hospital.
Ek het geen tyd om siek te wees nie, want die eksamen is binnekort.
I have no time to be sick, because the exam is soon.
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