This is the 542nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
oorleef
To survive.
Here, 'oorleef' reflects the act of sustaining oneself or continuing to live under difficult environmental conditions.
Om te oorleef in die wildernis vereis vaardigheid.
To survive in the wilderness requires skill.
In this case, 'oorleef' is describing the act of enduring and continuing to live following a harsh period, such as a war.
Nadat hulle die oorlog oorleef het, het hulle hul stad herbou.
After surviving the war, they rebuilt their city.
In this sentence, 'oorleef' is used in the context of surviving a challenging or life-threatening situation, like a hard battle.