This is the 928th most frequent Afrikaans word.
ontdek
"Discover" or "find out."
In this sentence, 'ontdek' is used in the context of discovering something unexpectedly, like finding out about a new shop.
Ek het 'n nuwe winkel in die dorp ontdek.
I discovered a new shop in town.
In this sentence, 'ontdek' denotes the identification or uncovering of something previously unknown to people, a scientific discovery.
Die wetenskaplikes het 'n seldsame dierespesie in die reënwoud ontdek.
The scientists discovered a rare animal species in the rainforest.
Here, 'ontdek' is employed to describe the realization or finding of an internal quality or passion, indicating personal discovery.