winkel

This is the 619th most frequent Afrikaans word.


winkel

Shop or store.


In this sentence, 'winkel' means 'shop' or 'store,' referring to a place of commerce.

Ek gaan na die winkel om kos te koop.

I am going to the shop to buy food.


Here, 'winkel' is again used as 'shop,' indicating a location used as a reference point.

Haar motor is agter die winkel geparkeer.

Her car is parked behind the shop.


In this context, 'winkel' is used metaphorically, implying someone secludes themselves, changing its standard meaning.

Sy winkel homself in sy kamer nadat hy sleg nuus ontvang het.

He locks himself in his room after receiving bad news.