This is the 899th most frequent Afrikaans word.
bure
"Neighbors."
In this sentence, 'bure' refers to neighboring people living close to the subject.
My bure het hul huis net langsaan.
My neighbors have their house right next door.
Here, 'bure' also means neighbors as the people who live nearby.
Die bure het 'n groot boom voor hul huis.
The neighbors have a large tree in front of their house.
In this case, 'bure' emphasizes the supportive role of neighbors in a community.