slim

This is the 933rd most frequent Afrikaans word.


slim

Intelligent; clever.


Here 'slim' means 'smart' or 'intelligent', describing someone's intellectual capability.

Sy is baie slim.

She is very smart.


In this context, 'slim' refers to being astute or showing creative or practical thinking.

Dit is 'n slim plan.

That is a clever plan.


Here, 'slim' suggests being wise or aware in a practical sense.

Hy was slim genoeg om nie in die hek te trap nie.

He was savvy enough not to fall into the trap.