This is the 223rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
hande
"Hands"
'Hande' is used literally to refer to the speaker's physical hands.
Ek was my hande voor ete.
I wash my hands before eating.
'Hande' is used metaphorically to represent the people's involvement or responsibilities.
Hulle hande was vol werk, maar hulle het dit klaar gekry.
Their hands were full of work, but they managed to finish it.
'Hande' is used to describe the physical act of holding hands for collaboration or connection.