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NBA Basketbal

Afrikaans → English Level A1103 cards3 stories

Begin praat oor die NBA, die wêreld se top basketbal kompetisie! Leer eenvoudige woorde om statistieke te verstaan, bespreek spelpogings en deel jou gunsteling oomblikke en aksies. Perfek vir beginners wat lief is vir die sport en die kultuur wil bywoon om vir hul span aan te moedig!

NBA Basketbal

Stories

brother plays NBA three pointers

English

There is a basketball game today. My brother is a new NBA player. He is not a rookie. He plays well. There are many players on the court. LeBron James is there too. He is famous. He performs amazing dunks. My brother practices three-pointers. He shoots the ball carefully. "Aim high!" I say. He dribbles fast and passes the ball. "Can you dunk?" I ask. "No, I don’t like dunks," he says. "Why?" "I prefer three-pointers." The game isn’t over. They are still playing. "Does LeBron slam the hoop?" "Yes, he does!" "Are you tired?" "No, I can play more." The match is exciting!

Red Jerseys Never Quit

English

There is a basketball game tonight. My team wears red jerseys. Our point guard is great. He controls the ball and passes easily. He throws the ball to me. I try to score, but the defender blocks my shot. "Pass the ball!" my teammate shouts. I pass to him. He shoots and misses. "Why are you blocking the basket?" I ask the defender. He doesn't answer. At halftime, the score is two points left. "Can we win?" I ask. "Yes!" says my teammate. "Show them your best shot!" The game isn't over. We never give up. Do you like basketball?

Fans love NBA game

English

There are millions of fans in our city. They watch NBA games. My friend buys new shoes. They are strong and fit well. She is a big fan. Our team is good. They practice daily. The coach gives strict instructions. "Defend properly! Rebound quickly!" he yells. The players defend well. They rebound effectively. There is a ball in the game. It is exciting. Why are the fans yelling? They love the show. Does the team play well? Yes! The chemistry is strong. At halftime, there is a show. Are you watching? My friend and I cheer. "Shoot the basket!" we say. This is fun!

Sample flashcards 20

  • die basketbalbaan the basketball court
  • Die wedstryd is op die basketbalbaan. The game is on the basketball court.
  • Is die wedstryd vandag op die basketbalbaan? Is the match on the basketball court today?
  • Daar is nie nou 'n wedstryd op die basketbalbaan nie. There isn't a game on the basketball court right now.
  • om 'n driepunter te skiet to shoot a three-pointer
  • Kan hy 'n driepunter skiet? Can he shoot a three-pointer?
  • Sy skiet nie gereeld driepunters nie. She doesn't shoot three-pointers often.
  • Hulle oefen om 'n driepunter te skiet. They are practicing to shoot a three-pointer.
  • die NBA-speler the NBA player
  • LeBron James is 'n bekende NBA-speler. LeBron James is a famous NBA player.
  • Is jy 'n NBA-speler? Are you an NBA player?
  • My broer is nie 'n NBA-speler nie. My brother isn't an NBA player.
  • om die bal te dribbel to dribble the ball
  • Hoekom dribbel hy die bal so vinnig? Why does he dribble the ball so fast?
  • Die nuweling dribbel nie die bal goed nie. The rookie doesn't dribble the ball well.
  • Dribbel die bal versigtig! Dribble the ball carefully!
  • die slamdunk the slam dunk
  • Hy voer 'n ongelooflike slamdunk uit. He performs an amazing slam dunk.
  • Hou sy van slamdunks? Does she like slam dunks?
  • Daar is nie baie slamdunks in hierdie wedstryd nie. There aren't many slam dunks in this game.

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