This is the 258th most frequent Afrikaans word.
geraak
"Touched" or "affected."
Here, 'geraak' means 'touched' in a metaphorical sense, indicating emotional impact.
Hy het my hart diep geraak.
He profoundly touched my heart.
In this sentence, 'geraak' is used to mean 'affected', highlighting an influence or consequence.
Die saak het die gemeenskap erg geraak.
The matter severely affected the community.
'Geraak' here means 'entered into a state' or 'became', describing a transition or change.