red

This is the 612th most frequent Afrikaans word.


red

"Red" in Afrikaans means "save" or "rescue" in English.


In this context, 'red' is used as a verb meaning 'save' or 'rescue'.

Ek red die kat uit die boom.

I save the cat from the tree.


Here, 'red' is used as a noun translated into English, describing a shade of the color red.

Haar rok is 'n helder skarlakenrooi kleur, amper soos rooi wat na red neig.

Her dress is a bright scarlet color, almost like red leaning towards crimson.


In this sentence, 'red' signifies 'to save,' demonstrating its usage as a verb in a metaphorical sense.

Hy red telkens suksesvol die vinnig veranderende situasies.

He repeatedly saves the rapidly changing situations successfully.