This is the 629th most frequent Afrikaans word.
brief
"Brief" (Afrikaans) = Letter
In this sentence, the word 'brief' is used to refer to a letter or a written message, which is a common meaning in Afrikaans.
Ek het 'n brief van my vriend ontvang.
I received a letter from my friend.
Here, 'brief' also refers to a letter, and its physical and content characteristics are discussed.
Die brief was baie lank en vol besonderhede.
The letter was very long and full of details.
In this instance, 'brief' is again a letter, highlighting its role in communication and the action associated with it of delivery.