This is the 129th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gebeur
"Happen" or "occur".
Here, 'gebeur' is used as a verb in the past tense, implying an event taking place.
Die ongeluk het gister gebeur.
The accident happened yesterday.
In this sentence, 'gebeur' is used as a verb in the future tense, questioning the development of a narrative.
Wat gaan in die storie gebeur?
What will happen in the story?
Here, 'gebeur' is used as a verb in the present tense, describing a general occurrence or truth.