Usages of wat
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.
Ek lees die boek wat jy gister gekoop het.
I am reading the book that you bought yesterday.
My nuuskierige hond ruik aan elke sleutel wat op die tafel lê.
My curious dog smells every key that lies on the table.
Die belofte wat jy gee, is belangrik.
The promise that you give is important.
Test yourself: What does wat mean?
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