Selfstandige naamwoord “tense”
enkelvoud tense, meervoud tenses
- tyd
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In English, we use different tenses to talk about actions that happened yesterday, are happening now, or will happen tomorrow.
byvoeglike naamwoord “tense”
basisvorm tense (more/most)
- gespanne
Before his speech, John felt so tense that his hands were shaking.
- styf
The rope was so tense that it felt like it could snap at any moment.
- gespanne (in 'n situasie waar mense baie bekommerd of kwaad voel)
The situation was tense as everyone awaited the boss's decision on layoffs.
werkwoord “tense”
infinitief tense; hy tenses; verlede tyd tensed; verlede deelw. tensed; ger. tensing
- span (spiere)
Feeling nervous, she tensed her shoulders, making them stiff.