suid

This is the 92nd most frequent Afrikaans word.


suid

"South"


In this sentence, 'suid' is used as a direction to indicate 'south'.

Ons reis suid om die strande te besoek.

We are traveling south to visit the beaches.


Here, 'Suid' is part of the compound term 'Suid-Afrikaanse', referring to South Africa, the name of a country.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse landskap is baie uiteenlopend.

The South African landscape is very diverse.


In this context, 'suid' describes the origin of the wind, indicating it comes from the south.

Ek hou van die suid wind wat koel die lug maak.

I like the south wind that cools the air.