Usages of raak
Indien daar nêrens ’n sleutel is nie, sal die hond onrustig raak.
If there is no key anywhere, the dog will become restless.
Ek raak moeg.
I become tired.
Ek skil die ui stadig, want my oë raak gou nat.
I peel the onion slowly, because my eyes quickly become watery.
Namate die verkeer besiger raak, ry sy stadiger.
As the traffic becomes busier, she drives more slowly.
Namate ons langer ry, raak die leerlingbestuurder rustiger.
As we drive longer, the learner driver becomes calmer.
Namate die spyskaart groei, raak die voedselbergingsarea voller.
As the menu grows, the food-storage area becomes fuller.
Namate meer voedselhanteerders werk, raak die handewasstasie besiger.
As more food handlers work, the handwashing station becomes busier.
Hou water gereed ingeval die watertenk leeg raak.
Keep water ready in case the water tank becomes empty.
Was die filtermandjie ingeval die espressovloei stadig raak.
Wash the filter basket in case the espresso flow becomes slow.
Die kontaklens werk, behalwe dat my oog droog raak.
The contact lens works, except that my eye becomes dry.
Die oefenprogram raak al hoe langer.
The training programme is becoming longer and longer.
Ons persoonlike rekord raak al hoe beter.
Our personal best is becoming better and better.
Die fondsinsamelingsdoelwit raak al hoe hoër.
The fundraising target is becoming higher and higher.
Bloedsakke raak tydens bloedskenkings al hoe voller.
Blood-collection bags become increasingly full during blood donations.
Tydens hersteltyd raak vloeistofinname al hoe belangriker.
During recovery time, fluid intake becomes increasingly important.
Plasma raak al hoe skaarser terwyl bloedvoorraad laag bly.
Plasma becomes increasingly scarce while the blood supply remains low.
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