No. 944 in Afrikaans
verdrink
To drown.
In a sentence
Hy het amper in die rivier verdrink.
He nearly drowned in the river.
In this sentence, 'verdrink' is used in its literal sense, describing someone nearly drowning.
Ek verdrink in werk en het geen tyd vir ontspanning nie.
I am drowning in work and have no time for relaxation.
Here, 'verdrink' is used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by tasks or responsibilities.
Hulle sê jy kan jou sorge verdrink met musiek.
They say you can drown your worries with music.
This usage of 'verdrink' applies metaphorically, referring to subduing concerns or worries using another activity or method.
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