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bend in Afrikaans

bend in Afrikaans is buig — bend means to force something into a curved or angled shape.

bend in Afrikaans

buig
verb
to cause to shape into a curve

What does "bend" mean?

  1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
    "He bent the wire into a hook."
  2. verb To curve or change direction.
    "The road bends sharply just past the bridge."
  3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
    "She bent down to tie her shoelace."
  4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
    "He bent the rules to let her in early."
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bend in a sentence

  • He bent the wire into a hook.
  • The road bends sharply just past the bridge.
  • She bent down to tie her shoelace.
  • He bent the rules to let her in early.

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What is "bend" in Afrikaans?

"bend" in Afrikaans is buig. bend means: To force something into a curved or angled shape.

How do you use "bend" in a sentence?

Example: "He bent the wire into a hook." In Afrikaans, "bend" is buig.

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