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Afrikaans frequency list

No. 793 in Afrikaans

vul

The Afrikaans word "vul" means "fill" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ek vul die glas met water.

    I fill the glass with water.

    Here, 'vul' is used as a verb meaning 'to fill' in a literal sense, indicating the action of putting a liquid into a container.

  • Jy moet al die vorms volledig vul.

    You must fill in all the forms completely.

    In this sentence, 'vul' is used as a verb meaning 'to complete', referring to filling out a document or form.

  • Die olifante vul die watergat vroeg in die oggend.

    The elephants fill the watering hole early in the morning.

    Here, 'vul' is metaphorically used to indicate the act of occupying a space or location, emphasizing a figurative meaning.

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