This is the 197th most frequent Afrikaans word.
ondersteun
"Ondersteun" means "support."
Here 'ondersteun' means 'support' in the sense of offering assistance or endorsement to someone's decision or action.
Ek ondersteun jou in jou besluit.
I support you in your decision.
In this sentence, 'ondersteun' is used to mean 'supports' in a structural or physical context, indicating that the wall physically holds up the roof.
Die muur ondersteun die dak van die huis.
The wall supports the roof of the house.
In this usage, 'ondersteun' implies providing aid or resources to enhance or facilitate the workers' performance in their tasks.