This is the 835th most frequent Afrikaans word.
inisiatief
"Initiative" - the ability to assess and begin things independently.
In this sentence, 'inisiatief' is used to describe someone's proactive action or decision to begin an undertaking.
Hy het die inisiatief geneem om die projek te begin.
He took the initiative to start the project.
In this case, 'inisiatief' indicates an employee's proactive and self-starting behavior in their role.
Die maatskappy loof werknemers wat inisiatief toon.
The company praises employees who show initiative.
Here, 'inisiatief' refers to the individual's ability to propose creative contributions or suggestions.