This is the 778th most frequent Afrikaans word.
perde
"Horses"
Here, 'perde' is used as part of the compound word 'perdekrag', which translates to 'horsepower', representing a measure of power.
Hy het perdekrag by sy voertuig gevoeg.
He added horsepower to his vehicle.
In this instance, 'perde' is used metaphorically to describe speed, utilizing the horse's attribute of swiftness.
Sy is so vinnig soos perde wat galop.
She is as fast as galloping horses.
In this sentence, 'perde' refers to animals (horses), demonstrating its use as a noun for the animal.