This is the 478th most frequent Afrikaans word.
selfs
"Even."
The word 'selfs' is used here to imply 'even', emphasizing the surprising extent of the achievement.
Hy het selfs die moeilikste taak voltooi.
He even completed the most difficult task.
The word 'selfs' is used here to denote 'even if', setting up a conditional scenario.
Selfs as jy moeg is, moet jy jou werk klaarmaak.
Even if you are tired, you must finish your work.
Here, 'selfs' implies 'even', amplifying the positive unexpectedness of the situation.