This is the 630th most frequent Afrikaans word.
erken
"Erken" means "acknowledge" or "admit" in English.
Here, 'erken' is used to mean 'acknowledge' or 'admit' a truth.
Hy erken sy fout en vra om verskoning.
He acknowledges his mistake and apologizes.
In this context, 'erken' refers to 'recognizing' or 'validating' something formally.
Die wet erken die regte van alle burgers.
The law recognizes the rights of all citizens.
For this instance, 'erken' expresses 'acknowledgement' or 'appreciation' of someone's efforts.