te

to (infinitive marker)

Usages of te

• Jy maak die deeg sag deur dit lank te knie.: You soften the dough by kneading it for a long time.
• Ons hou die suurdeeg vars deur dit koud te hou.: We keep the sourdough fresh by keeping it cold.
• Sy meet die broodmeel af deur die kombuisskaal te gebruik.: She measures out the bread flour by using the kitchen scale.
• Hy kry 'n goeie kors deur die oond te voorverhit.: He gets a good crust by preheating the oven.
• Neem die komitee af deur die driepoot te gebruik.: Photograph the committee by using the tripod.
• Sy maak die foto skerp deur die lens te verstel.: She makes the photo sharp by adjusting the lens.
• Ons verander die velddiepte deur die lensopening te verstel.: We change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture.
• Sy het die vermoë om skerp foto's af te neem.: She has the ability to take sharp photographs.
• Hy vra eerder as om stil te bly.: He asks rather than remaining silent.
• Gaan eerder die lugweg na as om te raai.: Check the airway rather than guess.
• Sy demonstreer dit eerder as om dit te verduidelik.: She demonstrates it rather than explaining it.
• Ons verleen eerder noodhulp as om net te lees.: We provide first aid rather than merely read.
• Sy sukkel om die fiets te herstel.: She struggles to repair the bicycle.
• Sy is bereid om te help.: She is willing to help.
• Die borgskap help ons om die fondsinsamelingsdoelwit te bereik.: The sponsorship helps us to reach the fundraising target.
• Die hardloopskoen help ons om al hoe vinniger te draf.: The running shoe helps us to jog faster and faster.

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