This is the 811th most frequent Afrikaans word.
afdeling
"Afdeling" means "department" or "section" in English.
In this sentence, 'afdeling' is used to refer to a distinct section within a store, indicating a physical subdivision of a space.
Die winkel het 'n nuwe afdeling vir seisoenale items oopgemaak.
The store has opened a new section for seasonal items.
Here, 'afdeling' refers to a part or segment of a report, demonstrating its role in describing a thematic or logical division.
Elke afdeling van die verslag moet noukeurig nagegaan word.
Each section of the report must be reviewed carefully.
In this usage, 'afdeling' represents a department within an organization, relating to a unit focused on a specific function or responsibility.