This is the 528th most frequent Afrikaans word.
maak
"Maak" means "make" or "create" in English.
The word 'maak' in this sentence is used to mean 'to make' or 'to prepare something', showcasing its use in regular actions or routines.
Ek maak tee elke oggend.
I make tea every morning.
Here, 'maak' is paired with 'toe' (which means 'close') to form a phrase meaning 'to close up' or 'to shut', illustrating its use in combination to describe an action.
Hy maak die venster toe.
He closes the window.
In this example, 'maak' is paired with 'skoon' (which means 'clean') to form a phrase indicating cleaning, highlighting its versatility when combined with other words to create specific meanings.