No. 488 in Afrikaans
gewilde
Popular.
In a sentence
Die gewilde restaurant het altyd baie gaste.
The popular restaurant always has many guests.
Used as an adjective to describe the noun 'restaurant', indicating its popularity.
Sy is 'n gewilde skrywer onder jong lesers.
She is a popular writer among young readers.
Used as an adjective to describe the noun 'writer', implying that the writer is well-liked or appreciated.
Hierdie liedjie is baie gewilde op die radio.
This song is very popular on the radio.
Used as an adjective in conjunction with an adverb ('baie'), signifying the widespread admiration of the song.
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