This is the 942nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
tien
Ten.
Here, 'tien' is used as the number 10, showcasing its role as a cardinal number.
Daar is tien appels in die mandjie.
There are ten apples in the basket.
In this sentence, 'tien' specifies the hour, functioning as a numeral to indicate time.
Hulle sal om tien-uur vertrek.
They will leave at ten o'clock.
Here, 'tien' quantifies the duration, used in a time measurement context to specify minutes.