hardloop

This is the 460th most frequent Afrikaans word.


hardloop

The Afrikaans word "hardloop" means "run" in English.


Here, 'hardloop' is used as a verb meaning 'to run' in a literal, physical sense.

Ek hardloop elke oggend in die park.

I run every morning in the park.


In this sentence, 'hardloop' is used metaphorically to describe time passing quickly.

Die tyd hardloop weg wanneer jy pret het.

Time runs away when you're having fun.


Here, 'hardloop' is used as a noun referring to the activity or sport of running.

Hy het sy hardloop verbeter deur elke dag te oefen.

He improved his running by practicing every day.