This is the 41st most frequent Afrikaans word.
dié
"This" or "the" (context-dependent).
Here, 'dié' functions as a demonstrative pronoun specifying the book being mentioned.
Ek hou van dié boek wat jy gelees het.
I like this book that you have read.
In this usage, 'dié' works to point out a specific place being described.
Mense bly in dié plek vir die mooi uitsig.
People live at this place for the beautiful view.
In this sentence, 'dié' serves as a demonstrative pronoun referring specifically to 'this' child.