kies

This is the 380th most frequent Afrikaans word.


kies

"Choose" or "select."


The word 'kies' means 'choose' in this sentence, denoting a decision-making action by the subject.

Ek kies vandag om gesond te eet.

I choose to eat healthily today.


Here, 'kies' also translates to 'chose,' representing the past tense of making a selection.

Hy het 'n nuwe tandarts gekies.

He chose a new dentist.


In this context, 'kies' refers to a 'molar,' which is a type of tooth, showcasing its meaning as a noun in the dental sense.

Sy het 'n seer kies wat seermaak.

She has an aching molar that hurts.