This is the 987th most frequent Afrikaans word.
botsing
Collision or conflict.
Here, 'botsing' is used to describe a physical collision or crash.
Die botsing tussen die twee motors het 'n groot verkeerontwrigting veroorsaak.
The collision between the two cars caused a significant traffic disruption.
In this context, 'botsing' is metaphorically used to indicate a conflict or disagreement.
Daar was 'n botsing van idees tydens die vergadering, wat tot 'n langer bespreking gelei het.
There was a clash of ideas during the meeting, which led to a longer discussion.
Here, 'botsing' is employed to represent a theoretical or conceptual clash.