Usages of die hoes
My broer gaan apteek toe, omdat hy medisyne vir haar hoes wil koop.
My brother goes to the pharmacy, because he wants to buy medicine for her cough.
Die dokter sê die medisyne sal help as die hoes nie ophou nie.
The doctor says the medicine will help if the cough does not stop.
Sy kla nie oor pyn nie, maar haar suster sê die hoes hou haar wakker.
She does not complain about pain, but her sister says the cough keeps her awake.
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