This is the 578th most frequent Afrikaans word.
ander
"Other" or "another."
Here, 'ander' functions as an adjective, describing a different book that is not the same as the one currently being referenced.
Ek wil 'n ander boek lees.
I want to read another book.
In this sentence, 'ander' is used as a noun, referring to other people collectively.
Ons het met die ander gepraat.
We talked with the others.
'n Ander manier' employs 'ander' as an adjective, describing an alternative method to the one previously mentioned.