Afrikaans Word of the Day
verstaan
/fer-STAHN/ • verb — 16th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to understand; to comprehend
Examples
- Verstaan jy wat ek sê?
(Do you understand what I'm saying?) - Ek verstaan nie die instruksies nie.
(I do not understand the instructions.) - Sy verduidelik dit stadig sodat ek dit kan verstaan.
(She explains it slowly so that I can understand it.)
Synonyms
- begryp
- snap
Verstaan is the common verb for 'to understand' in both formal and informal speech. 'Begryp' is slightly more formal, while 'snap' is colloquial (like 'get' in English). You can use it to ask if someone understands (e.g., 'Verstaan jy?') or to state comprehension ('Ek verstaan.').
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