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.