This is the 119th most frequent Afrikaans word.
pasiënte
"Patients" (people receiving medical care).
Here, 'pasiënte' refers to individuals receiving medical care at a hospital or clinic.
Die pasiënte in die hospitaal wag vir hul dokters.
The patients in the hospital are waiting for their doctors.
In this sentence, 'pasiënte' denotes those who are being cared for by medical staff.
Ons verpleegkundiges behandel pasiënte met groot sorg.
Our nurses treat patients with great care.
This usage of 'pasiënte' describes those directly under the care or supervision of a specific doctor.