This is the 943rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
tuiste
Home; place of belonging.
Here, 'tuiste' refers to the place where one lives and feels a sense of belonging.
My huis is my tuiste.
My house is my home.
In this context, 'tuiste' means a natural habitat or dwelling place.
Die natuur is 'n tuiste vir baie diere.
Nature is a habitat for many animals.
'Tuiste' is used here metaphorically to indicate a feeling of acceptance and connection.