This is the 361st most frequent Afrikaans word.
stad
City.
Here, 'stad' is used as a noun referring to an urban area or city.
Die stad is pragtig in die aand.
The city is beautiful in the evening.
Here, 'stad' is used as an adverb meaning 'slowly'.
Ons sal stad ry om by die huis aan te kom.
We will drive slowly to arrive home.
Here, 'stad' again refers to a city, but it conveys a metaphorical or idealized meaning.