This is the 858th most frequent Afrikaans word.
son
"Son" in Afrikaans means "sun" in English.
Here, 'son' refers to the celestial body that provides light and warmth.
Die son skyn helder in die somer.
The sun shines brightly in the summer.
In this sentence, 'son' refers to the word meaning 'son/offspring' in English, showcasing a common near-homograph in Afrikaans.
Hy is trots op sy seun, want hy is sy enigste seun.
He is proud of his son, as he is his only son.
Here, 'son' is used metaphorically, though such usage is less typical and might instead use direct nature imagery in conversational Afrikaans.