🇿🇦 Afrikaans from 🇬🇧 English All Words
water
A1 noun Kos & Drank
🇬🇧 English: water
Image for water
🇿🇦 Luister & Herhaal (Afrikaans)

Definisie

🇿🇦 Afrikaans
noun

water

Definition

🇬🇧 English

A clear liquid that is essential for all living things. It is used for drinking, cooking, and washing.

Grammar Notes

🇬🇧 English

Uncountable noun. Do not say 'a water'. Say 'some water', 'a glass of water', 'a bottle of water'. Common collocations: tap water, mineral water, sparkling water, still water, hot water.

Cultural Notes

🇬🇧 English

In English-speaking countries, tap water is generally safe to drink. Asking for 'still' or 'sparkling' (fizzy) water is common in restaurants. The phrase 'water under the bridge' means past events that should be forgotten.

Voorbeeldsinne

Die man drink uit 'n bottel water.

"Die man drink uit 'n bottel water."

🇬🇧 "The man drinks from a bottle of water."

Die hond hardloop deur die water.

"Die hond hardloop deur die water."

🇬🇧 "The dog runs through the water."

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