bring

This is the 183rd most frequent Afrikaans word.


bring

To carry or take something to a place.


The word 'bring' is used in its literal sense here, indicating the action of carrying or conveying something from one place to another.

Ek bring die boeke na die tafel.

I bring the books to the table.


The word 'bring' is used metaphorically to denote causing or giving rise to an emotion or state, in this case, joy.

Haar liedjies bring vreugde aan almal.

Her songs bring joy to everyone.


The word 'bring' is employed to express the idea of causing or contributing to a change or transformation, symbolized by the rain revitalizing the land.

Die reën sal nuwe lewe bring tot die dorre veld.

The rain will bring new life to the arid land.