olivier

This is the 748th most frequent Afrikaans word.


olivier

"Oliver tree" or "olive tree."


In this sentence, 'olivier' is used as a noun meaning 'olive tree', referring to the plant.

Die oulike olivier staan in die tuin.

The lovely olive tree stands in the garden.


Here 'Olivier' is a proper noun, being a person's name.

Olivier hou daarvan om vroeg soggens te gaan stap.

Olivier likes to go for a walk early in the morning.


This sentence uses 'olivier' to indicate the source of oil, naming the specific tree from which the oil comes.

Hulle sal die olie van die olivier gebruik om te kook.

They will use the oil from the olive tree for cooking.