This is the 53rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
moes
"Had to" or "must have."
'Moes' expresses obligation or necessity in this sentence.
Ek moes vroeg opstaan om die trein te haal.
I had to get up early to catch the train.
'Moes' indicates a requirement to feel or act in a certain manner in the past.
Sy sê sy moes gister gelukkig wees oor haar uitslae.
She says she had to be happy about her results yesterday.
'Moes' conveys a duty or expectation to perform an action in this context.