Phrases & Vocabulary

Authority

I haven't done anything wrong.

Ek het niks verkeerd gedoen nie.

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It was a misunderstanding.

Dit was 'n misverstand.

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Where are you taking me?

Waar heen vat jy my?

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Am I under arrest?

Is ek onder arres?

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I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen.

Ek is 'n Amerikaanse/Australiaanse/Britse/Kanadese burger.

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I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate.

Ek wil met die Amerikaanse/Australiaanse/Britse/Kanadese ambassade praat.

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I want to speak to a lawyer.

Ek wil met 'n prokureur praat.

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Can I just pay a fine now?

Kan ek onmiddelik 'n boete betaal?