This is the 150th most frequent Afrikaans word.
parys
"Paris" (the capital city of France).
The word 'parys' here is used as a verb meaning 'to peel' in Afrikaans.
Sy parys die appels met 'n skerp mes.
She peels the apples with a sharp knife.
The word 'parys' in this context is used as a verb meaning 'to blossom or bloom' in Afrikaans.
Blomme parys altyd in die lente.
Flowers always blossom in spring.
The word 'parys' here is used as a proper noun referring to the capital city of France.