This is the 589th most frequent Afrikaans word.
paws
The Afrikaans word "paws" means "pause" in English.
In this sentence, 'pote' refers to the physical paws of the dog.
Die hond lek sy pote skoon na 'n wandeling.
The dog licks its paws clean after a walk.
Here, 'pote' again denotes the bear's physical limbs used for mobility.
Die beer het groot pote wat hom help om te loop.
The bear has large paws that help it walk.
This usage demonstrates 'pote' in an action related to caring for a pet's limbs.