This is the 491st most frequent Afrikaans word.
lid
Member.
In this sentence, 'lid' is used to refer to a member of an organization or group.
Ek is 'n lid van die biodiversiteitsklub.
I am a member of the biodiversity club.
Here, 'lid' is used anatomically, to mean 'joint' in reference to a body part.
My vinger se lid is beseer.
My finger joint is injured.
Once again, 'lid' refers to a member of an assembly or group, highlighting the structure of formal decision-making.