This is the 193rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
city
The Afrikaans word for "city" is "stad." In English, it means a large town or an urban settlement.
The word 'stad' here refers to a specific city as a well-known location.
Die stad is bekend vir sy historiese geboue.
The city is known for its historic buildings.
The term 'stad' is used in this sentence to refer to the urban area as a destination.
Ons ry môre na die stad vir inkopies.
We are driving to the city tomorrow for shopping.
In this sentence, 'stad' stands for individual cities in general, making a general statement about cities.