This is the 426th most frequent Afrikaans word.
verwerf
"Verwerf" means "to acquire" or "to obtain" in English.
In this sentence, 'verwerf' is used to mean 'acquire' in the context of obtaining a skill or ability through effort.
Hy het 'n nuwe vaardigheid deur selfstudie verwerf.
He acquired a new skill through self-study.
Here, 'verwerf' is interpreted as 'earned' in the context of gaining respect or esteem through actions.
Deur hard te werk, het sy die respek van haar gemeenskap verwerf.
By working hard, she earned the respect of her community.
In this context, 'verwerf' is used to mean 'secure' or 'obtain,' referring to a legal or formal acquisition.