This is the 799th most frequent Afrikaans word.
hendrik
"Hendrik" is a male given name in Afrikaans.
'Hendrik' is used as a proper noun, representing a person's name.
Hendrik loop na die winkel om melk te koop.
Hendrik walks to the shop to buy milk.
Here, 'hendrik' refers to a specific type of tool, illustrating a common noun usage.
Die gereedskap, 'n hendrik genaamd, bly in die skuur.
The tool, called a 'hendrik', remains in the shed.
Again, 'hendrik' stands for a particular tool, being employed as a common noun.