Afrikaans Word of the Day
bestuur
be-STUUR • verb — 11th of Aug, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: to manage, to run, or to operate something
Examples
- Sy bestuur die span baie goed.
(She manages the team very well.) - Ek leer hoe om 'n motor te bestuur.
(I am learning how to drive a car.) - Die maatskappy word deur 'n ervare vrou bestuur.
(The company is managed by an experienced woman.)
Synonyms
- lei
- administreer
- beheer
Antonyms
- verwaarloos
- afbreek
This is a very common word in Afrikaans and can mean either to drive a vehicle or to manage something, depending on the context. It is useful in both everyday and formal situations.
This entry was generated by an AI language model. Spotted a problem? Report it and we'll review it. Read about how we use AI or
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | dapper | brave; showing courage in a difficult or frighteni... |
| 2026-09-01 | dankbaar | feeling or showing gratitude; thankful |
| 2026-08-31 | selfs | even; used to emphasize something surprising, incl... |
| 2026-08-30 | probeer | to try; to attempt to do something |
| 2026-08-29 | somber | dull, gloomy, or dark in mood, atmosphere, or appe... |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!