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wear in Afrikaans

wear in Afrikaans is aanhê, dra — wear means to have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

wear in Afrikaans

aanhê
verb
to have on (clothes or accessories)
dra
verb
to have on (clothes or accessories)

What does "wear" mean?

  1. verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.
    "She always wears a scarf in winter."
  2. verb To gradually damage or erode something through repeated use or friction.
    "The stone steps had worn smooth after centuries of footsteps."
  3. verb To last, or hold up, under continued use.
    "This fabric wears well even after years of washing."
  4. noun Clothing, especially of a particular type.
    "The shop specializes in outdoor wear."
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wear in a sentence

  • She always wears a scarf in winter.
  • He wore a nervous smile all through the interview.
  • The stone steps had worn smooth after centuries of footsteps.
  • This fabric wears well even after years of washing.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wear" in Afrikaans?

"wear" in Afrikaans is aanhê, dra. wear means: To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

How do you use "wear" in a sentence?

Example: "She always wears a scarf in winter." In Afrikaans, "wear" is aanhê, dra.

Are there other ways to say "wear" in Afrikaans?

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "wear": aanhê, dra.

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