This is the 562nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
kat
"Kat" in Afrikaans means "cat" in English.
Here, 'kat' is used as a noun to refer to the animal, a cat.
Die kat sit op die mat.
The cat sits on the mat.
In this sentence, 'kat' again refers to the domesticated animal and emphasizes the personal relationship with the pet.
Ek het my kat met sorg grootgemaak.
I raised my cat with care.
Here, 'kat' is used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior, comparing it to a mischievous cat.