This is the 493rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
reis
The Afrikaans word "reis" means "journey" or "travel" in English.
In this sentence, 'reis' is used as a verb indicating the action of traveling.
Ek reis na Kaapstad vir werk.
I travel to Cape Town for work.
Here, 'reis' functions as a noun, referring to the journey itself.
Die reis na Kaapstad was lank.
The journey to Cape Town was long.
In this question, 'reis' is again used as a verb, denoting the action of traveling.