Afrikaans Word of the Day
sien
SEEN • verb — 15th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to see; to perceive with the eyes (also used figuratively to mean to understand or notice)
Examples
- Ek sien 'n voël in die boom.
(I see a bird in the tree.) - Kan jy dit sien?
(Can you see that?) - Sy het die kans nie gesien nie.
(She didn't see the opportunity.)
Synonyms
- waarneem
- opmerk
Use 'sien' for literal sight (Ek sien dit) and often figuratively for noticing or understanding (Ek sien wat jy bedoel). Common forms include sien (present) and gesien (past participle).
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