Afrikaans Word of the Day
vra
VRA • verb — 26th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to ask; to request information or permission
Examples
- Kan ek jou iets vra?
(Can I ask you something?) - Ek gaan die onderwyser vra oor die huiswerk.
(I'm going to ask the teacher about the homework.) - Hulle het hom gevra om te help.
(They asked him to help.)
Synonyms
- navraag doen
- aanvra
Vra is the common verb for asking questions or requesting something. Use it for asking information (Kan ek jou iets vra?), asking someone for help (vra vir hulp), or requesting permission (Mag ek vra ...). The past participle is 'gevra' and you will often see constructions like 'hy het gevra' (he asked).
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