This is the 32nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
wees
"Be" or "exist."
'Wees' is used as an imperative verb suggesting 'to be' in the context of 'being oneself'.
My raad is om net jouself te wees.
My advice is just to be yourself.
'Wees' functions as an infinitive verb meaning 'to be', referring to a profession or role.
Hy wil ‘n dokter wees wanneer hy groot is.
He wants to be a doctor when he grows up.
'Wees' serves as part of the expression 'te wees', indicating the state of 'being' truthful.