This is the 818th most frequent Afrikaans word.
beurtkrag
Load shedding.
Here, 'beurtkrag' is used as a noun referring to the phenomenon or event of scheduled electricity outages.
Beurtkrag beïnvloed ons daaglikse lewens.
Load shedding affects our daily lives.
In this sentence, 'beurtkrag' explains a situation or reason (scheduled blackout) that causes the subsequent event.
Ons is by die huis vasgevang vanweë beurtkrag.
We are stuck at home due to load shedding.
The word 'beurtkrag' here emphasizes planning and preparation to mitigate the impacts of prearranged electricity interruptions.