This is the 342nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
gewys
Shown.
The word 'gewys' here functions as the past participle of the verb 'wys', meaning 'to show'.
Ek het gister die pad aan iemand gewys.
I showed someone the way yesterday.
In this sentence, 'gewys' describes the action of pointing or showing on something specific.
Die onderwyser het op die kaart gewys.
The teacher pointed on the map.
Here, 'gewys' is used in the passive voice to describe that her work was displayed.