This is the 583rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
hannes
A fool or clown.
Proper noun; used as a name of a person, indicating a reliable individual in this context.
Hannes is 'n betroubare vriend.
Hannes is a reliable friend.
Verb; used informally in South African slang, indicating an act of boasting in this context.
Hy hannes gereeld oor sy nuwe motor.
He often boasts about his new car.
Noun; used colloquially to refer to a mischievous or clever person in this context.