Afrikaans Word of the Day
sukkel
/SUK-kul/ • verb — 16th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to struggle or have difficulty with something
Examples
- Ek sukkel om hierdie som te verstaan.
(I struggle to understand this sum.) - Hy sukkel om sy skoene aan te trek.
(He struggles to put on his shoes.) - Sy sukkel om haar televisie aan te sit.
(She struggles to turn on her television.)
Synonyms
- struggle
- worstel
The word is commonly used when referring to situations where someone is facing challenges or difficulties in completing a task.
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