English to afrikaans meaning of

As 'n selfstandige naamwoord het die woord "kan" 'n paar verskillende betekenisse:'n Groot houer met 'n smal mond en 'n handvatsel, wat gebruik word om vloeistowwe te hou en te gooi, veral drankies soos water of melk.'n Tronk, veral 'n klein, ongemaklike een.'n Slangterm vir 'n persoon se oor, wat dikwels in die frase "gee vir iemand 'n kruik" gebruik word om te fluister in hulle oor.As 'n werkwoord beteken "kan" om iets in 'n kruik te sit of om iets stadig in 'n bedekte houer gaar te maak, dikwels in 'n sous of vloeistof.

Sentence Examples

  1. Jack pushed the tray away and poured two good measures of wine from the jug, holding one of the brown earthenware cups out to Catherine.
  2. Estienne finished the jug and wiped the back of his hand across his mouth.
  3. His throat dry, the first cupful of ale disappeared in two quick swallows and he was already reaching for the jug to refill the cup.
  4. Another full jug was produced for their champion from the jeers, they too shared his dislike of the English.
  5. The two men grinned at each other as Betsy filled a jug.
  6. Estienne, belching loudly, thrust the jug into the hands of the spectators and drew his sword.
  7. He was further surprised, and a little ashamed, when the jug was emptied and Jamie insisted on paying in full for a fresh one.
  8. The landlord finally brought cups and a jug of ale drawn from the barrel in the corner.
  9. I took some water in a jug to have it tested and headed home.
  10. Jack waited, ready, while the other downed a jug of proffered ale.