This is the 195th most frequent Afrikaans word.
derde
"Derde" means "third" in English.
Here, 'derde' is used as an ordinal number to indicate sequence.
Dit is die derde keer wat ek hierdie plek besoek.
This is the third time I visit this place.
In this sentence, 'derde' denotes a ranking or position in a competition.
Hy eindig as derde in die wedloop.
He finished third in the race.
'Derde' in this case specifies an item in a sequential order from a group.