Vocabulary
Learn Verbs – Afrikaans

verbygaan
Die trein gaan by ons verby.
pass by
The train is passing by us.

vorder
Slakke maak slegs stadige vordering.
make progress
Snails only make slow progress.

leer ken
Vreemde honde wil mekaar leer ken.
get to know
Strange dogs want to get to know each other.

loop stadig
Die horlosie loop ’n paar minute agter.
run slow
The clock is running a few minutes slow.

verduur
Sy kan die pyn skaars verduur!
endure
She can hardly endure the pain!

ooplaat
Wie die vensters ooplaat, nooi inbrekers uit!
leave open
Whoever leaves the windows open invites burglars!

draai om
Hy het omgedraai om ons in die gesig te staar.
turn around
He turned around to face us.

slaap
Die baba slaap.
sleep
The baby sleeps.

help
Almal help om die tent op te slaan.
help
Everyone helps set up the tent.

kom op
Sy kom die trappe op.
come up
She’s coming up the stairs.

dank
Hy het haar met blomme gedank.
thank
He thanked her with flowers.
