No. 132 in Afrikaans

park

An area of public land for relaxation or recreation.

In a sentence

Ek geniet dit om saam met vriende in die park te stap.
I enjoy walking with friends in the park.
Here, 'park' is used as a noun referring to a recreational outdoor area.
Kan jy asseblief die motor in die parkeerarea parkeer?
Can you please park the car in the parking area?
'Park' in this sentence is a verb, indicating the action of parking a vehicle.
Die dorp het 'n groot industriële park net buite die grens.
The town has a large industrial park just outside the border.
In this case, 'park' refers to a designated area meant for industrial activities.

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