This is the 964th most frequent Afrikaans word.
lions
The Afrikaans word "lions" does not exist; you may mean "leeus," which translates to "lions" in English.
'Leeus' is used as a proper noun, representing a team name.
Die rugbyspan staan bekend as die Leeus.
The rugby team is known as the Lions.
'Leeus' in singular 'leeu' form is used metaphorically to denote bravery.
Sy moed was so groot soos dié van 'n leeu.
His courage was as great as that of a lion.
Here, 'leeus' refers to the plural form of 'lion', indicating the animals.