This is the 814th most frequent Afrikaans word.
bank
"Bank" in Afrikaans can mean "bench," "sofa," or "bank" (financial institution).
In this sentence, 'bank' refers to a piece of furniture used for seating, typically a sofa.
Ek sit op die bank in die woonkamer.
I am sitting on the sofa in the living room.
Here, 'bank' refers to a financial institution where monetary transactions are carried out, such as a commercial bank.
Die bank aan die oorkant van die straat is bekend vir uitstekende diens.
The bank across the street is known for excellent service.
In this case, 'bank' denotes the land alongside a river or a stream, such as a riverbank.