This is the 367th most frequent Afrikaans word.
danie
"Danie" is typically a proper noun, a diminutive form of the name "Daniel" in Afrikaans.
Danie is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Danie is 'n baie oulike mens.
Danie is a very nice person.
The phrase 'dan nie' is used to convey the idea of 'then no' or a negation.
Hy het gesê dan nie, en daarom het ons dit gelos.
He said then no, and therefore we left it.
Explains that 'danie' isn't a stand-alone word but can be a proper noun.