No. 718 in Afrikaans
grootgeword
"Was raised" or "grew up."
In a sentence
Ek het in 'n klein dorpie grootgeword.
I grew up in a small town.
Here, 'grootgeword' is used to describe the process of maturing or growing up in a specific place.
Sy sê sy het in 'n gesin met streng reëls grootgeword.
She said she grew up in a family with strict rules.
In this sentence, 'grootgeword' reflects the upbringing environment or conditions.
Hulle het almal grootgeword saam met hul neefs en niggies.
They all grew up together with their cousins.
This usage of 'grootgeword' emphasizes growing up in a communal or shared familial setting.
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