This is the 767th most frequent Afrikaans word.
groen
Green.
In this sentence, 'groen' is used figuratively to mean inexperienced.
Hy is nog groen in sy nuwe werk en leer nog baie.
He is still green in his new job and is still learning a lot.
Here, 'groen' signifies environmentally friendly or sustainable.
Hulle probeer 'n groen lewenstyl volg om die omgewing te ondersteun.
They try to follow a green lifestyle to support the environment.
Here, 'groen' describes the color of the leaves, indicating it is used as a color adjective.