Usages of oor
Ek het geen besluit geneem oor die wintervakansie nie.
I have made no decision about the winter vacation.
Waarskynlik sal ons sneeu sien, maar as daar reën is, bly ons binne en lees inligting oor die weer.
We will probably see snow, but if there is rain, we stay inside and read information about the weather.
Ek ontvang onmiddellik inligting oor die eksamen.
I receive information about the exam immediately.
Die onderwyser vra dat elke leerling 'n kort verslag oor een uitstalling skryf.
The teacher asks that each pupil write a short report on one exhibition.
Ek kla oor die koue water in die kombuis.
I complain about the cold water in the kitchen.
Ek vra die bibliotekaris vir 'n boek oor speelgoed.
I ask the librarian for a book about toys.
My baas maak ’n grap oor die verkeerslig wat nooit groen word nie.
My boss makes a joke about the traffic light that never turns green.
My nuuskierige seun vra ’n raaisel oor die toekoms.
My curious son asks a riddle about the future.
Die bestuurder waarsku ons oor die gevaar van rook.
The manager warns us about the danger of smoke.
Test yourself: What does oor mean?
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