Usages of so
Sy wonder hoekom die kelner so laat is.
She wonders why the waiter is so late.
Hoekom praat jy so sag?
Why do you speak so softly?
Sy praat so eerlik dat almal dadelik sien wanneer iets verkeerd is.
She speaks so honestly that everyone immediately sees when something is wrong.
Sy maak die kamer so netjies dat selfs my broer sê dit lyk goed.
She makes the room so neat that even my brother says it looks good.
Die tafel is so deurmekaar dat ek my boek tussen die rommel verloor.
The table is so messy that I lose my book among the clutter.
Sy nooi ons weer vir aandete, en sy kook so goed dat niemand vroeg wil vertrek nie.
She invites us again for dinner, and she cooks so well that nobody wants to leave early.
Die lente is nie so koud soos die herfs nie.
Spring is not as cold as autumn.
Hierdie trui is so warm soos my jas, maar ek dra dit meer.
This sweater is as warm as my coat, but I wear it more.
Haar serp is nie so lank soos myne nie, maar dit is sagter.
Her scarf is not as long as mine, but it is softer.
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.
U horlosie is nie so oud soos myne nie, Meneer.
Your watch is not as old as mine, Sir.
Die blare op die nat gras is so mooi soos die blomme in die tuin.
The leaves on the wet grass are as beautiful as the flowers in the garden.
My wekker is nie so stil soos joune nie; daarom word my suster elke oggend eerste wakker.
My alarm clock is not as quiet as yours; therefore my sister wakes up first every morning.
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