Usages of was
Ek is besig om my hande in die badkamer te was.
I am washing my hands in the bathroom.
Ek was my gesig met warm water.
I wash my face with warm water.
Moenie uit die bottel drink sonder om jou hande te was nie.
Do not drink from the bottle without washing your hands.
Nadat ek my vinger gesny het, moes ek dit met water was.
After I cut my finger, I had to wash it with water.
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.
Wanneer die kinders klaar geëet het, was ek die skottelgoed en sy droog dit af.
When the children have finished eating, I wash the dishes and she dries them.
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