spore

This is the 859th most frequent Afrikaans word.


spore

"Spore" in Afrikaans means "tracks" or "traces."


Here, 'spore' refers to the physical tracks or footprints left by an animal.

Ek het die spore van 'n leeu in die sand gesien.

I saw the tracks of a lion in the sand.


In this context, 'spore' means the rails or tracks used by a train.

Die treinspore loop langs die rivier.

The train tracks run alongside the river.


Here, 'spore' is used metaphorically to denote traces or remembrances of an event.

Sy het die spore van haar reis in 'n dagboek opgeteken.

She documented the traces of her journey in a journal.