botsing

This is the 987th most frequent Afrikaans word.


botsing

Collision or conflict.


Here, 'botsing' is used to describe a physical collision or crash.

Die botsing tussen die twee motors het 'n groot verkeerontwrigting veroorsaak.

The collision between the two cars caused a significant traffic disruption.


In this context, 'botsing' is metaphorically used to indicate a conflict or disagreement.

Daar was 'n botsing van idees tydens die vergadering, wat tot 'n langer bespreking gelei het.

There was a clash of ideas during the meeting, which led to a longer discussion.


Here, 'botsing' is employed to represent a theoretical or conceptual clash.

Die wetenskaplike het die resultate as 'n botsing tussen die teorieë geïnterpreteer.

The scientist interpreted the results as a conflict between the theories.