Usages of die buurman
Die buurman in ons buurt leen soms gereedskap oor die heining.
The male neighbor in our neighborhood sometimes borrows tools over the fence.
Die buurman vra of hy my boek kan leen, maar hy belowe om dit vanaand terug te gee.
The male neighbor asks whether he may borrow my book, but he promises to give it back tonight.
Nie net my buurman nie, maar ook sy dogter help in die tuin agter die heining.
Not only my male neighbor, but also his daughter helps in the garden behind the fence.
As die buurman môre my laaier teruggee, sal ek hom in die buurt weer help, selfs as dit reën en ek net ’n klein sambreel het.
If the male neighbor gives my charger back tomorrow, I will help him in the neighborhood again, even if it rains and I have only a small umbrella.
Ons ontmoet die nuwe buurman, en hy glimlag.
We meet the new male neighbor, and he smiles.
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