This is the 225th most frequent Afrikaans word.
vlak
The Afrikaans word "vlak" means "level" or "flat" in English.
Here, "vlak" is used to refer to an altitude or level.
Die vliegtuig vlieg op 'n hoë vlak.
The airplane is flying at a high altitude.
In this context, "vlak" describes the flatness or evenness of the terrain.
Die terrein is baie vlak, wat dit ideaal maak vir sport.
The terrain is very flat, making it ideal for sports.
In this sentence, "vlak" refers to the depth or degree of understanding.