This is the 895th most frequent Afrikaans word.
belang
"Belang" means "interest" or "importance" in English.
In this sentence, 'belang' is used to express the concept of importance or significance.
Dit is van groot belang om betyds te wees.
It is of great importance to be punctual.
Here, 'belang' indicates a personal interest or passion in a subject or activity.
Hy het 'n spesiale belang in musiek.
He has a special interest in music.
In this example, 'belang' highlights the significance or relevance of something for a group or purpose.