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dust in Afrikaans

dust in Afrikaans is stof — dust means fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.

dust in Afrikaans

stof
noun
fine, dry particles

What does "dust" mean?

  1. noun Fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.
    "A thick layer of dust covered the old piano."
  2. verb To wipe or brush dust off a surface.
    "She dusted the shelves before the guests arrived."
  3. verb To sprinkle a fine powder or substance over something.
    "He dusted the cake with icing sugar."

dust in a sentence

  • A thick layer of dust covered the old piano.
  • Sunlight caught the dust drifting through the air.
  • She dusted the shelves before the guests arrived.
  • He dusted the cake with icing sugar.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dust" in Afrikaans?

"dust" in Afrikaans is stof. dust means: Fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.

How do you use "dust" in a sentence?

Example: "A thick layer of dust covered the old piano." In Afrikaans, "dust" is stof.

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