This is the 412th most frequent Afrikaans word.
eskom
Eskom is South Africa's national electricity public utility.
In this sentence, 'Eskom' refers to the organization in context with its responsibility and actions regarding load shedding.
Ons moet die krag bestuur wanneer Eskom 'n beurtkrag aankondiging maak.
We need to manage the electricity when Eskom announces load shedding.
In this sentence, the word 'Eskom' demonstrates semantic shift, where the name of the organization becomes metaphorically synonymous with electricity.
Die naam 'Eskom' word dikwels gebruik as sinoniem vir elektrisiteit in informele gesprekke.
The name 'Eskom' is often used as synonymous with electricity in informal conversations.
In this sentence, 'Eskom' is used as a proper noun referring to the organization that supplies electricity in South Africa.