Usages of ná
Ná middagete vra ons vir die rekening en gee ons ’n klein fooi.
After lunch we ask for the bill and give a small tip.
Ná ontbyt werk ek in die tuin.
After breakfast I work in the garden.
Ná die stort vee ek my gesig met ’n skoon handdoek af.
After the shower I wipe my face with a clean towel.
My oë is nog moeg, maar my neus en mond voel beter ná die warm water.
My eyes are still tired, but my nose and mouth feel better after the warm water.
Ná die lang wandeling is ons almal honger en dors.
After the long walk we are all hungry and thirsty.
Ná die stort bêre ek die handdoek in die kas.
After the shower I put the towel away in the cupboard.
Ná die wandeling drink ons water in die kombuis.
After the walk, we drink water in the kitchen.
Ná die stort droog sy haar gesig met ’n skoon handdoek af.
After the shower, she dries her face with a clean towel.
Ek gaan die kinders ná skool haal, en daarna koop ons brood.
I am going to fetch the children after school, and afterwards we buy bread.
Ons het ná middagete televisie gekyk, en later het sy vir haar suster van die program vertel.
After lunch we watched television, and later she told her sister about the program.
Ná ete help my tante om die tafel af te vee en die borde te was, al is sy ook moeg.
After the meal my aunt helps to wipe the table and wash the plates, although she is also tired.
Ons praat rustig ná die ete.
We talk calmly after the meal.
Ná die musiek luister ons 'n oomblik na die stilte.
After the music we listen to the silence for a moment.
Ná 'n lang dag droom sy van 'n week by die see, waar sy kan ontspan.
After a long day she dreams of a week by the sea, where she can relax.
Ná ete droog ek die borde af.
After the meal I dry the plates.
Ná 'n lang jaar wil ons 'n rustige maand by die see hê.
After a long year we want to have a peaceful month by the sea.
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