This is the 125th most frequent Afrikaans word.
kos
"Kos" in Afrikaans means "food."
In this sentence, 'kos' is used as a noun meaning 'food', referring to the items prepared for a meal.
Die kos op die tafel lyk baie lekker.
The food on the table looks very tasty.
Here, 'kos' is used as a verb meaning 'to cost', describing the expense involved in an activity.
Dit kos baie om na die buiteland te reis.
It costs a lot to travel abroad.
In this example, 'kos' is used as a verb meaning 'to require effort or resources', referring to something demanding effort or causing trouble.