This is the 908th most frequent Afrikaans word.
geboorte
Birth.
Refers to the act of a child being born, specifically describing the event with the word 'geboorte'.
Die geboorte van die baba was 'n wonderlike oomblik.
The birth of the baby was a wonderful moment.
The word 'geboorte' is used metaphorically as a derivation to indicate the day of birth, forming a compound word 'geboortedag' (birthday).
Sy vier haar geboortedag met 'n groot partytjie.
She celebrates her birthday with a big party.
Here, 'geboorte' is used figuratively to describe the beginning of a new aspect of life, such as a spiritual awakening.