This is the 47th most frequent Afrikaans word.
doen
"Doen" means "do" or "perform" in English.
In this context, 'doen' is used to represent performing a task or an activity, synonymous with 'do' or 'perform' in English.
Ek doen my huiswerk.
I am doing my homework.
Here, 'doen' is used in the past tense form 'gedoen' to inquire about someone's actions or activities that occurred, equivalent to 'did' in English.
Wat het jy vandag gedoen?
What did you do today?
Here, 'doen' is used figuratively to express succeeding or performing well in a situation.