This is the 406th most frequent Afrikaans word.
ouderdom
Age.
In this sentence, 'ouderdom' is used to refer to the age or number of years that the tree has existed.
Die ouderdom van die ou boom is meer as honderd jaar.
The age of the old tree is more than a hundred years.
Here, 'ouderdom' signifies the abstract concept of aging and the experiences and wisdom that often come with it.
Ouderdom bring wysheid vir diegene wat wil leer.
Age brings wisdom to those who want to learn.
In this context, 'ouderdom' describes the process or effects of aging on someone's physical capabilities.