This is the 37th most frequent Afrikaans word.
so
The Afrikaans word "so" means "so," "like this," "like that," or "thus" in English.
In this sentence, 'so' is used for comparison, equivalent to 'as' in English.
Hy is so vinnig soos 'n jagluiperd.
He is as fast as a cheetah.
In this context, 'so' is used to emphasize the adjective, similar to 'so' in English.
Dit is so lekker om buite te speel.
It is so nice to play outside.
Here, 'so' refers to a manner or way of doing something, akin to 'in this way' in English.