Usages of skakel
As jy my later skakel, sal ek jou stem hoor.
If you call me later, I will hear your voice.
Sy skakel haar suster, omdat sy haar stem wil hoor.
She calls her sister because she wants to hear her voice.
As jy my nie kan skakel nie, stuur vir my 'n berig of 'n foto.
If you cannot call me, send me a message or a photo.
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