This is the 820th most frequent Afrikaans word.
brei
Knit.
Here, 'brei' is used to indicate the action of knitting, which involves creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn.
Ek brei 'n trui elke winter.
I knit a sweater every winter.
In this sentence, 'brei' is used metaphorically to mean 'expand' or 'elaborate on', showing how the word can be applied in abstract contexts.
Sy brei die vergadering uit met bykomende idees.
She expands the meeting with additional ideas.
Here, 'brei' (used in the compound verb 'oor iets uitbrei') means to elaborate on or discuss something in detail, reflecting its use in a verbal or explanatory context.