desert in Afrikaans
desert in Afrikaans is woestyn — desert means a large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
desert in Afrikaans
woestyn
barren area
What does "desert" mean?
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noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
"They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel."
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verb To abandon a place, person, or duty, especially when you had promised or were obligated to stay.
"He deserted his family without any warning."
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noun What someone deserves, whether reward or punishment (usually in the phrase "just deserts").
"He got his just deserts when the scheme finally collapsed."
desert in a sentence
- They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel.
- Very few plants can survive in the desert heat.
- He deserted his family without any warning.
- The soldier deserted his post during the night.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "desert" in Afrikaans?
"desert" in Afrikaans is woestyn. desert means: A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
How do you use "desert" in a sentence?
Example: "They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel." In Afrikaans, "desert" is woestyn.
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