This is the 977th most frequent Afrikaans word.
aarde
Earth; ground; soil.
In this sentence, "aarde" refers to the planet Earth, emphasizing its universal astronomical context.
Die aarde is 'n planeet in die sonnestelsel.
The earth is a planet in the solar system.
Here, "aarde" signifies soil or ground, indicating its agricultural and physical context.
Die boer bewerk die aarde om die gewasse te plant.
The farmer tills the soil to plant the crops.
In this usage, "aarde" is used metaphorically to describe the quality of a particular location when compared to earthly experience.