draai

This is the 293rd most frequent Afrikaans word.


draai

"Turn" or "bend."


In this context, 'draai' refers to a short trip or detour for leisure.

Ek maak 'n draai in die park.

I take a stroll in the park.


Here, 'draai' describes a physical bend or curve in a path.

Die weg draai skerp na links.

The road bends sharply to the left.


In this case, 'draai' is used to describe the act of twisting or rotating something by turning.

Kan jy die bottel se dop omdraai?

Can you turn the cap of the bottle?