This is the 600th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gesond
Healthy.
In this sentence, 'gesond' is used as an adjective to describe the health benefits of fresh fruits.
Ek eet graag vars vrugte omdat dit gesond is.
I like eating fresh fruits because it is healthy.
Here, 'gesond' signifies a person's restored state of health after illness.
Hy voel weer gesond nadat hy vir 'n week siek was.
He feels healthy again after being sick for a week.
In this context, 'gesonde' metaphorically describes a constructive and beneficial interpersonal relationship.