Usages of aan
Gratis koffie word gereeld aan gaste gegee.
Free coffee is regularly given to guests.
Selfs laat in die nag word warm tee aan gaste gegee.
Even late at night, hot tea is given to guests.
Ek stuur ’n nota aan elke kollega voordat die projek begin.
I send a note to every colleague before the project starts.
Hy vertel later dieselfde storie aan sy seun.
He later tells the same story to his son.
Die vriendelike baas gee ’n prys aan elke vriendelike leerling.
The friendly boss gives a prize to every friendly pupil.
My nuuskierige hond ruik aan elke sleutel wat op die tafel lê.
My curious dog smells every key that lies on the table.
Test yourself: What does aan mean?
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