This is the 860th most frequent Afrikaans word.
strate
Streets.
Here, 'strate' refers to the plural of 'straat', meaning streets.
Die strate van die stad is breed en goed belig.
The streets of the city are wide and well-lit.
In this sentence, 'strate' is part of the verb phrase 'strate' which is an adaptation, meaning to strategize.
Hy strate na sukses met deursettingsvermoë.
He strategizes for success with perseverance.
'Strate' again refers to the plural of 'straat', emphasizing their significance in history.