eienaar

This is the 222nd most frequent Afrikaans word.


eienaar

Owner.


Used as a noun to denote the proprietor or person who owns the establishment.

Die eienaar van die restaurant het my hartlik verwelkom.

The owner of the restaurant warmly welcomed me.


Used to describe someone who possesses pets.

Sy is die trotse eienaar van drie honde.

She is the proud owner of three dogs.


Used metaphorically to refer to someone holding ownership over an abstract concept.

As eienaar van die idee, het hy die reg om dit te beskerm.

As the owner of the idea, he has the right to protect it.