This is the 114th most frequent Afrikaans word.
wel
"Wel" means "well" or "indeed" in English.
In this sentence, 'wel' emphasizes the statement, confirming attendance.
Ek het wel die vergadering bygewoon.
I did indeed attend the meeting.
Here, 'wel' pairs with 'betyds' to affirm punctuality, adding certainty to the statement.
Hy het gesê hy sou kom, en wel betyds.
He said he would come, and indeed on time.
In this example, 'wel' highlights 'baie bedagsaam,' emphasizing the second quality of the subject.