slegs

This is the 970th most frequent Afrikaans word.


slegs

"Only" or "merely."


The word 'slegs' is used to indicate exclusivity, meaning 'only' or 'just' in this context.

Slegs studente met 'n kaart mag hierdie kamer binnegaan.

Only students with a card may enter this room.


Here, 'slegs' conveys a limitation in time, emphasizing exclusivity to a specific period.

Die aanbod is slegs vir 'n beperkte tyd beskikbaar.

The offer is only available for a limited time.


In this sentence, 'slegs' specifies a small quantity, making 'only' equivalent to 'just' in English.

Hy het slegs twee appels by die mark gekoop.

He bought only two apples at the market.