This is the 776th most frequent Afrikaans word.
oorkant
"Opposite" or "across from."
Here, 'oorkant' is used to indicate something located on the other side of a point of reference, emphasizing spatial orientation.
Die winkel is oorkant die straat.
The store is across the street.
In this sentence, 'oorkant' refers to being on the opposite side in a relative position.
Ons sit aan die oorkant van die tafel.
We sit on the opposite side of the table.
In this example, 'oorkant' is used to describe something situated on the far side of a specific feature, such as a river.