This is the 224th most frequent Afrikaans word.
soveel
"As much" or "so much."
In this sentence, 'soveel' is used to indicate the quantity of money needed, emphasizing it to be a significant amount.
Ek het soveel geld nodig om die boeke te koop.
I need so much money to buy the books.
Here, 'soveel' is used to describe the large number of people who attended the event.
Soveel mense het vir die fees opgedaag.
So many people showed up for the festival.
In this context, 'soveel' implies a degree of exaggeration or significant attention being given to the subject.