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.