This is the 101st most frequent Afrikaans word.
jare
"Jare" means "years" in English.
In this context, 'jare' refers to a plural unit of time, years, indicating a long time in the past.
Ek het nie jare gelede daaraan gedink nie.
I didn't think about it years ago.
Here, 'jare' emphasizes the extended period of time spent together, highlighting the duration of their shared experience.
Ons het jare saam deurgebring by dieselfde skool.
We spent years together at the same school.
In this example, 'jare' describes the continuous passage of time, implying consistent development over a considerable timespan.