No. 356 in Afrikaans

getref

"Struck" or "hit."

In a sentence

Hy het die teiken met 'n pyl getref.
He hit the target with an arrow.
The word 'getref' is used to indicate accurately hitting a target or object.
Die span het sukses getref met hul harde werk.
The team achieved success through their hard work.
Here, 'getref' metaphorically describes achieving a favorable outcome or accomplishing something desirable.
Die storm het die dorp erg getref.
The storm severely struck the town.
In this context, 'getref' refers to the physical or figurative impact on an area or entity.

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