This is the 340th most frequent Afrikaans word.
druk
"Druk" in Afrikaans means "pressure," "push," or "hug," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'druk' refers to mental or situational pressure experienced due to responsibilities or tasks.
Ek het die boek gelees en daar was 'n groot druk om my werk klaar te kry.
I read the book and there was great pressure to finish my work.
Here, 'druk' signifies a physical act of pushing against something.
Sy probeer om die bal harder te druk om dit verder te laat gaan.
She tries to push the ball harder to make it go further.
This usage of 'druk' relates to mechanical pressure exerted by a machine.