This is the 359th most frequent Afrikaans word.
lig
"Light" (can refer to illumination, not heavy, or gentle).
The word 'lig' here refers to actual physical light or illumination.
Die lig in die kamer is baie helder.
The light in the room is very bright.
The word 'lig' in this sentence means 'light' in terms of weight.
Die ballon is so lig soos 'n veer.
The balloon is as light as a feather.
In this sentence, 'lig' is the verb meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise'.