This is the 153rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
toit
The Afrikaans word "toit" means "roof" in English.
In this context, 'toit' refers metaphorically to 'cover'.
Die meganiese toestel benodig 'n spesiale type toit vir beskerming.
The mechanical device requires a special type of cover for protection.
Here, 'toit' is used poetically to mean 'canopy' or 'overarching cover'.
Sy het gevoel dat haar inspiratie soos 'n bonheur-toit oor haar versprei.
She felt her inspiration spreading over her like a canopy of happiness.
Here, the word 'toit' is used in its primary sense as 'roof'.