This is the 387th most frequent Afrikaans word.
raad
"Raad" in Afrikaans means "council" or "advice."
In this sentence, 'raad' is used as a noun meaning 'council,' referring to a group or committee that makes decisions.
Die raad het 'n nuwe besluit oor die projek geneem.
The council made a new decision regarding the project.
In this context, 'raad' is again used as 'advice,' but in the context of the speaker's ability to provide it.
Ek kan nie raad gee oor hierdie saak nie.
I cannot give advice on this matter.
Here, 'raad' means 'advice,' referring to suggestions or guidance offered to solve an issue.