rob

This is the 886th most frequent Afrikaans word.


rob

Seal (the marine animal).


Here, 'rob' is used as a noun to refer to the animal, a seal.

Die rob swem vinnig in die see.

The seal swims quickly in the sea.


In this context, 'rob' is used as a noun meaning cover or sleeve of an object, such as a book.

Hy het die boek se rob verruil om sy eie te hou.

He exchanged the book's cover to keep his own.


Here, 'rob' is used as a verb meaning to empty in a slightly mischievous context.

Die stout kinders rob die koekieblik leeg.

The naughty children are emptying the cookie jar.