This is the 290th most frequent Afrikaans word.
jacobs
The Afrikaans word "jacobs" does not have a specific standalone meaning; it is typically a surname.
Here, 'Jacobs' functions as a proper noun, referring to someone's name, possibly the speaker or writer's acquaintance or a referenced person.
Jacobs het 'n lekker storie vertel.
Jacobs told an interesting story.
In this sentence, 'Jacobs' is used as part of a brand name, illustrating its application in the context of product names.
Die suikersoorte op die rak sluit Jacobs-strooisuiker in.
The types of sugar on the shelf include Jacobs granulated sugar.
'Jacobs' here signifies attribution, potentially indicating a methodology named after a person named Jacobs, delineating the term's use in scientific or educational contexts.