pet in Afrikaans
pet in Afrikaans is troeteldier — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in Afrikaans
troeteldier
an animal kept as a companion
What does "pet" mean?
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noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
"They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
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adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
"Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
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verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
"The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."
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pet in a sentence
- They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
- Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
- Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
- Good cycle lanes are his pet cause, and he writes to the council about them.
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What is "pet" in Afrikaans?
"pet" in Afrikaans is troeteldier. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
How do you use "pet" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Afrikaans, "pet" is troeteldier.
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