This is the 647th most frequent Afrikaans word.
skiet
"Skiet" means "shoot" in English.
In this sentence, 'skiet' is used metaphorically to describe rapid progress.
Die span skiet vinnig deur die kompetisie na die finale.
The team shoots quickly through the competition to the finals.
Here, 'skiet' refers to taking a photograph.
Sy het 'n pragtige foto geskiet met haar kamera.
She shot a lovely photo with her camera.
Here, 'skiet' refers to the act of launching an arrow using a bow.