This is the 402nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
erg
Very; severe; intense.
Here, 'erg' is used as an adjective describing the intensity or severity of the storm.
Die storm was erg, en dit het baie skade veroorsaak.
The storm was severe, and it caused a lot of damage.
In this sentence, 'erg' expresses a strong emotional reaction or concern.
Ek voel erg oor wat gebeur het, en ek wil help.
I feel strongly about what happened, and I want to help.
Here, 'erg' conveys the meaning of 'serious' or 'important' in terms of implications or consequences.