This is the 282nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
gouws
The Afrikaans word "gouws" does not have an established meaning in standard usage and may be a surname or misspelling.
Here, 'gouws' is used metaphorically to imply something that is crucial or key to a particular outcome.
Die gouws van 'n uitmuntende vakansie is goeie beplanning.
The key to an excellent vacation is good planning.
In this sentence, 'gouws' refers to a specific kind of tool or instrument used in a manual task.
Hy gebruik 'n gouws om die snywerk te voltooi.
He uses a type of tool to complete the cutting work.
Here, 'gouws' denotes a specialized instrument, emphasizing its professional application.