die saak aantrek

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Verb

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die saak aantrek

  1. (idiomatic) To take to heart
  2. (idiomatic) To take something seriously; to internalize or live according to something (e.g. advice.)
  3. (idiomatic) To feel keenly; be greatly grieved at; be much affected by something.
    Hy trek [hom] die saak aan.
    He took it to heart.
    (literally, “He wears the concern.”)