Usages of oor
Die vertrek word oor die luidspreker aangekondig.
The departure is announced over the loudspeaker.
Die musiek in die voorportaal speel sag oor 'n klein luidspreker.
The music in the lobby plays softly over a small loudspeaker.
Ek sal oor die luidspreker aankondig dat ons vertrek.
I will announce over the loudspeaker that we are leaving.
Ek gooi die bal oor die muur.
I throw the ball over the wall.
Ons stap oor die ou brug om die stadion te bereik.
We walk over the old bridge to reach the stadium.
Die kind spring oor die muur.
The child jumps over the wall.
Hy klim oor die muur in die tuin.
He climbs over the wall in the garden.
Sy skink melk oor haar eiers, maar ek gebruik net sout en peper.
She pours milk over her eggs, but I use only salt and pepper.
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