This is the 111th most frequent Afrikaans word.
self
"Self" in Afrikaans means "self" or "oneself" in English.
In this sentence, 'self' is used reflexively to emphasize that the subject personally performed the action without assistance.
Ek het self die probleem opgelos.
I solved the problem myself.
Here, 'self' is used to emphasize or specify the noun, drawing attention to the inherent characteristic of the solution.
Die oplossing self was voor die hand liggend.
The solution itself was obvious.
In this case, 'self' is used to express independence or assurance, reinforcing the subject's role as the executor of the intended action.