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act (EN)
Selfstandige naamwoord, werkwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “act”

enkelvoud act, meervoud acts of ontelbaar
  1. daad (’n aksie of daad wat deur iemand uitgevoer word)
    Saving the cat from the tree was a brave act.
  2. daad (die proses om iets geheims of verkeerds te doen)
    He was caught in the act of stealing the cookies.
  3. voorwendsel
    His kindness was just an act to get what he wanted.
  4. wet
    Parliament passed an act to reform education.
  5. Bedryf (’n afdeling van ’n toneelstuk, opera of ander opvoering)
    The second act of the play was the most dramatic.
  6. 'n Uitvoerder of groep uitvoerders in 'n vertoning
    The opening act was a famous comedian.
  7. 'n Skou optrede
    The show started with a magic act.

werkwoord “act”

infinitief act; hy acts; verlede tyd acted; verlede deelw. acted; ger. acting
  1. optree
    We need to act quickly to solve this problem.
  2. toneelspeel
    She loves to act in school productions.
  3. optree (op 'n spesifieke manier)
    He is acting responsibly for his age.
  4. voorgee
    She acts happy, but I know she's sad.
  5. 'n Uitwerking op iets hê
    The medicine acts fast to relieve headaches.
  6. om in 'n spesifieke rol of funksie te dien
    He will act as the interim manager while she's away.