This is the 218th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gewerk
"Worked."
Here, 'gewerk' is used in the context of exerting effort or performing tasks.
Hy het hard gewerk om sy doelwitte te bereik.
He worked hard to achieve his goals.
In this sentence, 'gewerk' describes holding a profession.
Sy het lank as 'n onderwyseres gewerk voor sy afgetree het.
She worked as a teacher for a long time before retiring.
This instance of 'gewerk' implies collaboration or working alongside someone.