This is the 911th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gemis
"Gemis" means "miss" or "loss" in English.
Here, "gemis" is the past participle of "mis," meaning "missed," showing longing for someone.
Ek het jou gemis toe jy weg was.
I missed you when you were away.
In this usage, "gemis" acts as a noun meaning "a loss or lack," indicating the impact of someone's absence.
Jou afwesigheid het 'n groot gemis gelaat.
Your absence left a great loss.
In this sentence, "gemis" is used in the verbal context of failing to catch something.