No. 426 in Afrikaans
verwerf
"Verwerf" means "to acquire" or "to obtain" in English.
In a sentence
Hy het 'n nuwe vaardigheid deur selfstudie verwerf.
He acquired a new skill through self-study.
In this sentence, 'verwerf' is used to mean 'acquire' in the context of obtaining a skill or ability through effort.
Deur hard te werk, het sy die respek van haar gemeenskap verwerf.
By working hard, she earned the respect of her community.
Here, 'verwerf' is interpreted as 'earned' in the context of gaining respect or esteem through actions.
Hulle het die reg om hul eiendom te verwerf deur die ooreenkoms.
They secured the right to acquire their property through the agreement.
In this context, 'verwerf' is used to mean 'secure' or 'obtain,' referring to a legal or formal acquisition.
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