This is the 695th most frequent Afrikaans word.
jordaan
In Afrikaans, "jordaan" does not have a specific meaning but is commonly recognized as a surname or a proper noun (e.g., a place or region).
Here, 'Jordaan' is used as a proper noun referring to the Jordan River.
Ek het die Jordaan besoek tydens my reis na Israel.
I visited the Jordan during my trip to Israel.
In this example, 'Jordaan' still refers to the Jordan River, emphasizing its geographical context.
Ons het langs die Jordaan gepikniek by die park.
We picnicked near the Jordan at the park.
This time, 'Jordaan' refers to a neighborhood in Amsterdam, indicating its varied uses as a place name.