This is the 233rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
oë
Eyes.
In this sentence, 'oë' represents the physical eyes of the child.
Die kind se oë is groot en helder.
The child's eyes are big and bright.
Here, 'oë' is used figuratively to represent the gaze or attention.
Ek kon my oë nie van die skildery afhou nie.
I couldn't take my eyes off the painting.
In this context, 'oë' is metaphorically used to mean a new perspective or view.