This is the 536th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gestig
"Gestig" means "founded" or "established."
Here, 'gestig' refers to the establishment of a town, implying its foundation or creation.
Die dorp is in die 1800's gestig.
The town was founded in the 1800s.
In this context, 'gestig' refers to the act of creating or initiating an organization intended to provide aid to children.
Hy het 'n organisasie gestig om kinders te help.
He founded an organization to help children.
Here, 'gestig' pertains to the establishment of an institution, specifying its purpose and mission.