This is the 888th most frequent Afrikaans word.
stander
"Stander" in Afrikaans means "stander" or "stand" in English, often referring to something that supports or holds an object upright.
In this sentence, 'stander' refers to a physical stand or base for support.
Die lamp het sy stander verloor en kan nie regop bly nie.
The lamp has lost its stand and cannot remain upright.
Here, 'stander' is used metaphorically to refer to someone who supports or embodies a quality.
Die atleet is 'n uitstekende stander vir sportmangees.
The athlete is an excellent supporter of sportsmanship.
In this context, 'stander' symbolizes being a pillar or source of support for an abstract concept.