This is the 199th most frequent Afrikaans word.
stel
"Stel" in Afrikaans means "set," "place," "put," or "adjust," depending on context.
Here, 'stel' is used as part of the phrase 'stel belang' which means 'to be interested'.
Ek stel belang in kuns.
I am interested in art.
In this context, 'stel' means 'set' or 'adjust' something.
Stel die klok sodat dit korrek is.
Set the clock so that it is correct.
Here, 'stel' is part of the phrase 'stel voor' which means 'to suggest'.