This is the 181st most frequent Afrikaans word.
maand
The Afrikaans word "maand" means "month" in English.
In this sentence, 'maand' is used to refer to a specific month in the past.
Ek het verlede maand 'n nuwe werk begin.
I started a new job last month.
Here, 'maand' describes a specific named month.
Die maand van Junie is bekend vir sy winter in Suid-Afrika.
The month of June is known for its winter in South Africa.
In this context, 'maand' is used to denote the idea of a recurring monthly period.