This is the 22nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
baie
"Baie" means "very" or "many/much" in English.
In this sentence, 'baie' is used to indicate quantity, meaning 'many' or 'a lot'.
Ek het baie boeke in my versameling.
I have many books in my collection.
Here, 'baie' is used as an intensifier, meaning 'very'.
Die kind is baie gelukkig vandag.
The child is very happy today.
In this usage, 'baie' functions as part of a common phrase to express gratitude, translating to 'very much'.