This is the 456th most frequent Afrikaans word.
bymekaar
Together
Here, 'bymekaar' is used to mean 'together', indicating a reunited state.
Hulle was bly om weer bymekaar te wees na so ‘n lang tyd.
They were happy to be together again after such a long time.
In this sentence, 'bymekaar' implies the act of gathering or collecting things in one place.
Ons het al die boeke bymekaar gemaak voordat die klas begin het.
We gathered all the books together before the class started.
Here, 'bymekaar' refers to sitting in proximity or being in close group.