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receive in Afrikaans

receive in Afrikaans is ontvang — receive means to be given, sent, or handed something.

receive in Afrikaans

ontvang
verb
to take possession of

What does "receive" mean?

  1. verb To be given, sent, or handed something.
    "She received a package from her sister this morning."
  2. verb To welcome guests or visitors formally.
    "The ambassador received foreign dignitaries at the embassy."
  3. verb To pick up a broadcast or transmitted signal.
    "The old radio could barely receive the local stations."
  4. verb To take goods knowing they were stolen.
    "He was charged with receiving stolen property."

receive in a sentence

  • She received a package from her sister this morning.
  • He received a promotion after five years at the company.
  • The ambassador received foreign dignitaries at the embassy.
  • The old radio could barely receive the local stations.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "receive" in Afrikaans?

"receive" in Afrikaans is ontvang. receive means: To be given, sent, or handed something.

How do you use "receive" in a sentence?

Example: "She received a package from her sister this morning." In Afrikaans, "receive" is ontvang.

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