This is the 95th most frequent Afrikaans word.
vanjaar
"This year."
In this sentence, the word 'vanjaar' is used to refer to the current calendar year in which the events are being discussed.
Ons het vanjaar baie nuwe dinge geleer.
We have learned many new things this year.
Here, 'vanjaar' emphasizes the specific holiday period occurring during the same calendar year, focusing on anticipation.
Ek sien uit na die vakansie vanjaar.
I am looking forward to the holiday this year.
In this case, 'vanjaar' indicates the time frame of the described weather conditions, specifically the year under discussion.