This is the 187th most frequent Afrikaans word.
riviere
Riviere (Afrikaans) = Rivers (English)
Here, 'riviere' is used as the plural form of 'rivier,' referring to multiple rivers in a natural context.
Die riviere vloei vinnig na die reën.
The rivers flow quickly after the rain.
In this sentence, 'riviere' is used to refer to geographical features that have had a historical significance as locations for settlements.
In die geskiedenis het baie dorpe langs riviere ontstaan.
In history, many towns arose along rivers.
Here, 'riviere' is used to indicate a general study topic, encompassing all rivers as part of an ecological system.