No. 630 in Afrikaans

erken

"Erken" means "acknowledge" or "admit" in English.

In a sentence

Hy erken sy fout en vra om verskoning.
He acknowledges his mistake and apologizes.
Here, 'erken' is used to mean 'acknowledge' or 'admit' a truth.
Die wet erken die regte van alle burgers.
The law recognizes the rights of all citizens.
In this context, 'erken' refers to 'recognizing' or 'validating' something formally.
Ek erken jou harde werk en toewyding.
I acknowledge your hard work and dedication.
For this instance, 'erken' expresses 'acknowledgement' or 'appreciation' of someone's efforts.

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