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noun[U]
A greasy liquid substance, usually insoluble in water, used for cooking, lubrication, fuel, or industrial purposes; oil.
ólie
Etymology
From Dutch olie, ultimately from Latin oleum, from Greek elaion, meaning ‘olive oil’ or ‘oil’.
Examples
Ek braai die uie in olie.
Ék bráai die úie in ólie.
I fry the onions in oil.
Die enjin kort olie.
Die énjin kort ólie.
The engine needs oil.
Olie en water meng nie maklik nie.
Ólie en wáter meng nie máklik nie.
Oil and water do not mix easily.
Collocations
kookolie
olyfolie
smeerolie
olie vervang
olie en water
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