beweer

This is the 709th most frequent Afrikaans word.


beweer

Claim.


In this sentence, 'beweer' is used as a verb to mean 'claims' or 'asserts', indicating that the subject is making a statement about a future action.

Hy beweer dat hy die projek betyds sal voltooi.

He claims that he will complete the project on time.


Here, 'beweer' is used in the passive voice to mean 'alleged,' referring to a claim made by others without specifying who.

Daar word beweer dat die gebou onveilig is.

It is alleged that the building is unsafe.


In this usage, 'beweer' implies a manner of speaking about one's own actions or accomplishments, often implying some doubt about their veracity.

Sy beweer oor haar prestasies, maar niemand weet of dit waar is nie.

She talks about her achievements, but no one knows if it is true.