teken

teken

"Teken" in Afrikaans means "to draw" or "to sign."

Here, 'teken' is used to mean drawing or sketching.

Ek teken graag prente in my sketsboek.

I like to draw pictures in my sketchbook.

In this case, 'teken' refers to signing a document.

Ons moet hierdie kontrak teken voordat ons kan voortgaan.

We must sign this contract before we can proceed.

Here, 'teken' again relates to the act of drawing but focuses on an informal context with impermanent media.

Die kinders teken figure in die sand by die strand.

The children draw figures in the sand at the beach.