pair (EN)

Selfstandige naamwoord, werkwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “pair”

1. paar
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   He bought a new pair of gloves because his old ones were worn out.
2. 'n Voorwerp wat uit twee verbind soortgelyke dele bestaan (soos 'n broek of 'n skêr)
   She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
3. paar (mense)
   The pair danced gracefully across the stage during the performance.
4. 'n Stel van twee kaarte van dieselfde rang in kaartspelle.
   He won the poker hand with a pair of jacks.
5. een van twee bypassende items
   I found one earring but couldn't locate its pair.
6. 'n Ooreenkoms tussen lede van teenoorstaande kante om nie oor 'n spesifieke kwessie te stem nie.
   The senators arranged a pair due to overlapping commitments.
7. 'n Telling van nul lopies in beide beurte van 'n wedstryd.
   The batsman was disappointed to score a pair in his first test match.
8. (slang) 'n man se testikels
   You need a real pair to attempt skydiving without an instructor.
9. (slang) 'n vrou se borste
   The dress accentuated her pair beautifully.

werkwoord “pair”

1. paar
   The teacher paired the students for the group project to encourage collaboration.
2. pas
   The bold flavors of the dish pair wonderfully with a light white wine.
3. om twee elektroniese toestelle draadloos te verbind
   He paired his wireless earbuds with his phone to listen to music during his jog.
4. paar
   The birds pair during the spring season to raise their young.
5. paar (vir teel)
   The biologist paired the endangered tigers in hopes of conservation.
6. (in die politiek) om met iemand van 'n opponerende kant saam te stem om nie oor 'n spesifieke kwessie te stem nie
   The politicians paired so that both could attend important family events without affecting the vote outcome.