This is the 273rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
nigel
The Afrikaans word "nigel" does not have a known meaning and may be a name or misspelling.
Here, 'nigel' refers to a soft, almost imperceptible sound.
Die ballon het oopgemaak en 'n fluister van 'n geluid gemaak, soos 'n nigel.
The balloon opened and made a whisper of a sound, like a nigel.
In this context, 'nigel' describes a gentle and precise manner of holding or action.
Hy het die potlood met 'n delikate nigel gehou terwyl hy skets.
He held the pencil with a delicate nigel while sketching.
Here, 'nigel' serves figuratively to indicate a nuanced or subtle aspect of influence or inspiration.