This is the 632nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
getrek
"Getrek" means "moved" or "pulled" in English.
Here, 'getrek' refers to the act of moving residence.
Ons het onlangs na 'n nuwe huis getrek.
We recently moved to a new house.
The word 'getrek' is used to describe the action of pulling a chair towards oneself.
Ek het die stoel nader getrek.
I pulled the chair closer.
In this sentence, 'getrek' indicates pulling someone’s hand.