Usages of maar ook
Nie net die buurvrou nie, maar ook haar dogter groet my oor die heining.
Not only the female neighbor, but also her daughter greets me over the fence.
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.
Nie net die koors nie, maar ook die pyn maak haar moeg.
Not only the fever, but also the pain makes her tired.
Nie net die blomme nie, maar ook die groente het goeie grond nodig.
Not only the flowers, but also the vegetables need good soil.
By die apteek vra die man vir u nie net of u koors het nie, maar ook watter medisyne u reeds probeer het.
At the pharmacy the man asks you not only whether you have a fever, but also which medicine you have already tried.
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