Usages of vol
Die boekrak by die voorste muur is vol nuwe boeke.
The bookshelf by the front wall is full of new books.
Die bus is vol.
The bus is full.
Elke Woensdag is die fiksheidsklas in die gimnasium vol.
Every Wednesday the fitness class in the gym is full.
Ons hou die vergadering in die klaslokaal wanneer die biblioteek te vol is.
We hold the meeting in the classroom when the library is too full.
My oë is oop, maar my mond is vol tandepasta wanneer ek my tande borsel.
My eyes are open, but my mouth is full of toothpaste when I brush my teeth.
As die posbus vol is, hou ek die brief tot môre in my sak.
If the mailbox is full, I keep the letter in my pocket until tomorrow.
Sonder my laaier bly ek wakker en wag dat die battery weer vol word.
Without my charger I stay awake and wait for the battery to become full again.
Op Sondag maak my ouma die ketel vol water voordat almal wakker word.
On Sunday my grandmother fills the kettle with water before everyone wakes up.
My oom sê dat alles makliker voel wanneer die huis vol mense is en almal lag.
My uncle says that everything feels easier when the house is full of people and everyone laughs.
Die kind bly stil, en die hele kamer is vol stilte.
The child stays quiet, and the whole room is full of silence.
Die wasbak is vol skottelgoed, maar my suster sal dit vanaand afdroog.
The sink is full of dishes, but my sister will dry them tonight.
Haar kas lyk altyd netjies, al is haar handsak gewoonlik vol boeke.
Her cupboard always looks neat, although her handbag is usually full of books.
Die park is nie so vol soos gister nie, daarom lees ek rustig op die bankie.
The park is not as full as yesterday, therefore I read quietly on the bench.
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