kyk

This is the 501st most frequent Afrikaans word.


kyk

"Look" or "watch."


Here, "kyk" is used to mean 'watch' or 'view' an object or activity.

Ek kyk na die fliek.

I am watching the movie.


In this context, "kyk" carries the meaning of 'consider' or 'attend to' something abstract.

Hy sê ek moet beter kyk na my toekoms.

He says I should pay more attention to my future.


Here, "kyk" is used as an exclamation to draw someone's attention to something.

Kyk, daar is die kaas wat jy gesoek het!

Look, there's the cheese you were looking for!