dood

This is the 105th most frequent Afrikaans word.


dood

"Death" or "dead".


Here, 'dood' is used as an adjective meaning 'dead' to describe the state of the flowers.

Die blomme in die vaas is dood.

The flowers in the vase are dead.


In this sentence, 'dood' is an adverb intensifying the adjective 'tired,' emphasizing her exhaustion.

Sy was doodmoeg na die lang dag.

She was dead tired after the long day.


This case employs 'dood' as a noun, signifying the concept of death.

Die dood is 'n natuurlike deel van die lewe.

Death is a natural part of life.