sowel

sowel

"As well" or "both."

Here, 'sowel' is used in conjunction with 'as' to indicate 'both... and'.

Ek hou sowel van appels as van lemoene.

I like both apples and oranges.

In this sentence, 'sowel' again pairs with 'as' to specify inclusion of multiple subjects.

Sowel die onderwyser as die studente het die klas geniet.

Both the teacher and the students enjoyed the class.

'Sowel' indicates the possibility of either option happening, not limited to one time.

Hulle kan sowel nou as later arriveer.

They can arrive either now or later.