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.
Test yourself: What does was mean?
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