This is the 793rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
vul
The Afrikaans word "vul" means "fill" in English.
Here, 'vul' is used as a verb meaning 'to fill' in a literal sense, indicating the action of putting a liquid into a container.
Ek vul die glas met water.
I fill the glass with water.
In this sentence, 'vul' is used as a verb meaning 'to complete', referring to filling out a document or form.
Jy moet al die vorms volledig vul.
You must fill in all the forms completely.
Here, 'vul' is metaphorically used to indicate the act of occupying a space or location, emphasizing a figurative meaning.