swaartekrag

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch zwaartekracht. Equivalent to swaarte +‎ krag.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsvɑːr.təˌkraχ/

Noun

swaartekrag (uncountable)

  1. (physics) gravity (force)
    Deur swaartekrag val die hamer op sy hoof.
    Because of gravity the hammer fell on his head.
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