This is the 350th most frequent Afrikaans word.
dbv
"DBV" in Afrikaans stands for "Dierebeskermingsvereniging," which translates to "Animal Protection Society" in English.
Here, 'd.b.v.' is used as an abbreviation for 'ten bate van,' meaning 'for the purpose of.'
Die maatskappy het die werkers se lonings opgeskryf d.b.v. verhoogde produktiwiteit.
The company increased workers' wages for the purpose of enhanced productivity.
In this sentence, 'd.b.v.' indicates 'ten bate van,' referring to something done for the benefit of a stated cause.
Die fonds is geskep d.b.v. gemeenskapsontwikkeling.
The fund was created for the benefit of community development.
'D.b.v.' conveys 'ten bate van,' signifying that the resources were applied to serve research work.