This is the 795th most frequent Afrikaans word.
aardklop
"Aardklop" means "heartbeat of the earth" or "earthbeat."
"Aardklop" is used metaphorically to describe the vibrant essence or core emotion of an event, conveying how it resonates with participants.
Die aardklop van die fees het almal laat saamkom.
The heartbeat of the festival brought everyone together.
In this poetic context, "aardklop" symbolizes vitality and emotional significance, comparing a voice to a heartbeat representing hope.
Haar stem was soos die aardklop van hoop in donker tye.
Her voice was like the heartbeat of hope in dark times.
Here, "aardklop" refers to the rhythmic trembling or vibration felt in the earth, often caused by movement.