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40 [veertig]	Aanwysings vra

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There are over 6,000 languages worldwide. But all have the same function. They help us exchange information. This happens in various ways in every language. Because every language behaves according to its own rules. The speed with which a language is spoken also differs. Linguists have proven this in various studies. To this end, short texts were translated into several languages. These texts were then read aloud by native speakers. The result was clear. Japanese and Spanish are the fastest languages. In these languages, almost 8 syllables per second are spoken. The Chinese speak considerably slower. They speak only 5 syllables per second. The speed is dependent on the complexity of the syllables. If the syllables are complex, speaking takes longer. German contains 3 sounds per syllable, for example. Therefore it is spoken relatively slowly. Speaking quickly does not mean, however, that there is a lot to communicate. Quite the opposite! Only a little information is contained in syllables that are quickly spoken. Although the Japanese speak quickly, they convey little content. On the other hand, the "slow" Chinese say a great deal with a few words. English syllables also contain a lot of information. Interesting is: The evaluated languages are almost equally efficient! That means, he who speaks slower says more. And he who speaks faster needs more words. In the end, all reach their goal at about the same time.

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Excuse me!	V_r_k_o_ m_! Verskoon my! V_______ m__ Verskoon my! ________ ___ Verskoon my!
Can you help me?	K_n u m_ h_l_? Kan u my help? K__ u m_ h____ Kan u my help? ___ _ __ _____ Kan u my help?
Is there a good restaurant around here?	W_a_ i_ d_a_ ’_ g_e_e r_s_a_r_n_ h_e_? Waar is daar ’n goeie restaurant hier? W___ i_ d___ ’_ g____ r_________ h____ Waar is daar ’n goeie restaurant hier? ____ __ ____ __ _____ __________ _____ Waar is daar ’n goeie restaurant hier?

Take a left at the corner.	U g_a_ l_n_s o_ d_e h_e_. U gaan links om die hoek. U g___ l____ o_ d__ h____ U gaan links om die hoek. _ ____ _____ __ ___ _____ U gaan links om die hoek.
Then go straight for a while.	D_n h_u u r_g_i_ v_r ’_ r_k_i_. Dan hou u reguit vir ’n rukkie. D__ h__ u r_____ v__ ’_ r______ Dan hou u reguit vir ’n rukkie. ___ ___ _ ______ ___ __ _______ Dan hou u reguit vir ’n rukkie.
Then go right for a hundred metres / meters (am.).	D_n h_u u r_g_ v_r ’_ h_n_e_d m_t_r_ Dan hou u regs vir ’n honderd meter. D__ h__ u r___ v__ ’_ h______ m_____ Dan hou u regs vir ’n honderd meter. ___ ___ _ ____ ___ __ _______ ______ Dan hou u regs vir ’n honderd meter.

You can also take the bus.	U k_n o_k d_e b_s n_e_. U kan ook die bus neem. U k__ o__ d__ b__ n____ U kan ook die bus neem. _ ___ ___ ___ ___ _____ U kan ook die bus neem.
You can also take the tram.	U k_n o_k d_e t_e_ n_e_. U kan ook die trem neem. U k__ o__ d__ t___ n____ U kan ook die trem neem. _ ___ ___ ___ ____ _____ U kan ook die trem neem.
You can also follow me with your car.	U k_n o_k m_a_ e_n_o_d_g a_t_r m_ a_n r_. U kan ook maar eenvoudig agter my aan ry. U k__ o__ m___ e________ a____ m_ a__ r__ U kan ook maar eenvoudig agter my aan ry. _ ___ ___ ____ _________ _____ __ ___ ___ U kan ook maar eenvoudig agter my aan ry.

How do I get to the football / soccer (am.) stadium?	H_e k_m e_ b_ d_e s_k_e_s_a_i_m_ Hoe kom ek by die sokkerstadium? H__ k__ e_ b_ d__ s_____________ Hoe kom ek by die sokkerstadium? ___ ___ __ __ ___ ______________ Hoe kom ek by die sokkerstadium?
Cross the bridge!	S_e_k d_e b_u_ o_r_ Steek die brug oor! S____ d__ b___ o___ Steek die brug oor! _____ ___ ____ ____ Steek die brug oor!
Go through the tunnel!	G_a_ d_u_ d_e t_n_e_! Gaan deur die tonnel! G___ d___ d__ t______ Gaan deur die tonnel! ____ ____ ___ _______ Gaan deur die tonnel!

Drive until you reach the third traffic light.	R_ t_t b_ d_e d_r_e v_r_e_r_l_g_ Ry tot by die derde verkeerslig. R_ t__ b_ d__ d____ v___________ Ry tot by die derde verkeerslig. __ ___ __ ___ _____ ____________ Ry tot by die derde verkeerslig.
Then turn into the first street on your right.	D_a_i b_ d_e e_r_t_ s_r_a_ r_g_. Draai by die eerste straat regs. D____ b_ d__ e_____ s_____ r____ Draai by die eerste straat regs. _____ __ ___ ______ ______ _____ Draai by die eerste straat regs.
Then drive straight through the next intersection.	H_u r_g_i_ t_t b_ d_e v_l_e_d_ k_u_s_n_. Hou reguit tot by die volgende kruising. H__ r_____ t__ b_ d__ v_______ k________ Hou reguit tot by die volgende kruising. ___ ______ ___ __ ___ ________ _________ Hou reguit tot by die volgende kruising.

Excuse me, how do I get to the airport?	V_r_k_o_ m_, h_e k_m e_ b_ d_e l_g_a_e_ Verskoon my, hoe kom ek by die lughawe? V_______ m__ h__ k__ e_ b_ d__ l_______ Verskoon my, hoe kom ek by die lughawe? ________ ___ ___ ___ __ __ ___ ________ Verskoon my, hoe kom ek by die lughawe?
It is best if you take the underground / subway (am.).	D_t i_ b_t_r o_ m_t d_e t_e_n t_ g_a_. Dit is beter om met die trein te gaan. D__ i_ b____ o_ m__ d__ t____ t_ g____ Dit is beter om met die trein te gaan. ___ __ _____ __ ___ ___ _____ __ _____ Dit is beter om met die trein te gaan.
Simply get out at the last stop.	U r_ e_n_o_d_g t_t d_e l_a_t_ s_a_i_. U ry eenvoudig tot die laaste stasie. U r_ e________ t__ d__ l_____ s______ U ry eenvoudig tot die laaste stasie. _ __ _________ ___ ___ ______ _______ U ry eenvoudig tot die laaste stasie.

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