son

In a sentence

• Die son skyn helder in die somer.

  The sun shines brightly in the summer.

  Here, 'son' refers to the celestial body that provides light and warmth.

• Hy is trots op sy seun, want hy is sy enigste seun.

  He is proud of his son, as he is his only son.

  In this sentence, 'son' refers to the word meaning 'son/offspring' in English, showcasing a common near-homograph in Afrikaans.

• Ons sal lekker piekniek hou onder die skaduwee van die son se hoë takke.

  We will enjoy a picnic under the shade of the sun's high branches.

  Here, 'son' is used metaphorically, though such usage is less typical and might instead use direct nature imagery in conversational Afrikaans.