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Afrikaans frequency list

No. 528 in Afrikaans

maak

"Maak" means "make" or "create" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ek maak tee elke oggend.

    I make tea every morning.

    The word 'maak' in this sentence is used to mean 'to make' or 'to prepare something', showcasing its use in regular actions or routines.

  • Hy maak die venster toe.

    He closes the window.

    Here, 'maak' is paired with 'toe' (which means 'close') to form a phrase meaning 'to close up' or 'to shut', illustrating its use in combination to describe an action.

  • Hulle maak die kamer skoon.

    They clean the room.

    In this example, 'maak' is paired with 'skoon' (which means 'clean') to form a phrase indicating cleaning, highlighting its versatility when combined with other words to create specific meanings.

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