This is the 392nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
altesaam
Altogether.
In this context, 'altesaam' is used to indicate the total number or sum.
Die klas het altesaam 30 lede.
The class has a total of 30 members.
Here, 'altesaam' is used to express an action taken collectively or together.
Ons het altesaam gesing tydens die fees.
We sang together during the festival.
In this sentence, 'altesaam' refers to the total amount of time spent.