getrek

This is the 632nd most frequent Afrikaans word.


getrek

"Getrek" means "moved" or "pulled" in English.


The word 'getrek' is used to describe the action of pulling a chair towards oneself.

Ek het die stoel nader getrek.

I pulled the chair closer.


Here, 'getrek' refers to the act of moving residence.

Ons het onlangs na 'n nuwe huis getrek.

We recently moved to a new house.


In this sentence, 'getrek' indicates pulling someone’s hand.

Toe sy gesukkel het, het ek haar hand getrek om haar te help.

When she struggled, I pulled her hand to help her.