gebeur

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.

Sulke dinge gebeur wanneer mense nie versigtig is nie.

Such things happen when people are not careful.