contraction in Afrikaans
contraction in Afrikaans is verkleining — contraction means a shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
contraction in Afrikaans
verkleining
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
What does "contraction" mean?
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noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
""Don't" is a contraction of "do not.""
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noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
"Her contractions were coming every five minutes by the time they reached the hospital."
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noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.
"The report warned of a sharp contraction in the manufacturing sector."
contraction in a sentence
- "Don't" is a contraction of "do not."
- The style guide advises against using contractions in formal essays.
- Her contractions were coming every five minutes by the time they reached the hospital.
- The report warned of a sharp contraction in the manufacturing sector.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "contraction" in Afrikaans?
"contraction" in Afrikaans is verkleining. contraction means: A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
How do you use "contraction" in a sentence?
Example: ""Don't" is a contraction of "do not."" In Afrikaans, "contraction" is verkleining.
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