This is the 202nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
hoof
The Afrikaans word "hoof" means "head" or "principal" in English.
In this sentence, 'hoof' refers to a leader or principal, specifically the head of a school.
Die hoof van die skool praat met die ouers.
The principal of the school is speaking with the parents.
In this case, 'hoof' means primary or main, used in a figurative explanation.
Sy probleem is dat hy altyd sy eie belang as hoof hou.
His problem is that he always considers his own interests as primary.
Here, 'hoof' denotes a bridle, indicating horse equipment used for control.