This is the 401st most frequent Afrikaans word.
dr
"Dr" in Afrikaans is an abbreviation for "doctor."
Here, 'Dr.' is an abbreviation for 'Doctor', used as a title for someone with a doctoral degree.
Dr. Swart is 'n bekende professor aan die universiteit.
Dr. Swart is a well-known professor at the university.
In this context, 'dr.' is part of the word 'dr. seelis', which means 'antiseptic cream' in Afrikaans.
Die noodhulpkas het 'n dr. seelis vir noodgevalle.
The first aid kit has an antiseptic cream for emergencies.
Here, 'dr.' is used as a noun referring to a medical doctor.