Usages of neem
Hy is ongeduldig, omdat die afspraak waarskynlik lank sal neem.
He is impatient, because the appointment will probably take a long time.
Ek het geen besluit geneem oor die wintervakansie nie.
I have made no decision about the winter vacation.
Die hysbak is vinnig en neem ons na die vyfde verdieping.
The elevator is fast and takes us to the fifth floor.
Skielik besluit die onderwyser om die klas na die museum te neem.
Suddenly the teacher decides to take the class to the museum.
Test yourself: What does neem mean?
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