This is the 371st most frequent Afrikaans word.
the
In Afrikaans, "the" translates to "die" and is used as a definite article.
In this sentence, 'Die' serves as the definite article 'the', specifying 'kinders' (children).
Die kinders speel buite.
The children are playing outside.
Here, 'die' again functions as the definite article, denoting a specific object, 'boek' (book).
Ek het die boek gelees.
I read the book.
In this example, 'die' specifies the noun 'reën' (rain), emphasizing a particular instance or notion.