This is the 885th most frequent Afrikaans word.
regter
Judge or right-hand side.
In this context, 'regter' modifies 'hand', indicating the right side or direction.
Sy regterhand het seergekry tydens die rugbywedstryd.
His right hand got injured during the rugby match.
Here, 'regter' contributes to 'regterkant', meaning the right side, indicating a location or direction.
Die regterkant van die pad was gesluit vir konstruksie.
The right side of the road was closed for construction.
Here, 'regter' is used to mean 'judge', referring to a legal official presiding over a court case.