bywoord
[bəɪ̯vuə̯rt]
The English phrase adverb is translated into Afrikaans as bywoord.
Did you know?
- In some dialects of Afrikaans, adverbs of time like nou (now) are used as fillers in speech, similar to how 'like' is used in English.
- In Afrikaans, some words can function as both a bywoord and an adjective without changing their form, which is less common in English.
- The word bywoord literally translates to 'near-word' or 'beside-word' in English.
Examples in context
- Sy hardloop vinnig na die skool toe.She runs quickly to the school.
- Ons eet gereeld saam.We eat regularly together.
- Die hond blaf hard.The dog barks loudly.
- Sy hardloop so vinnig as sy kan.She runs as fast as she can.
- Die woord is 'n bywoord.The word is an adverb.
- Ek moet die bywoord in die sin gebruik.I must use the adverb in the sentence.
- Is hierdie woord 'n bywoord of 'n werkwoord?Is this word an adverb or a verb?
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a grammar exercise in a library.
- StefanIs 'vinnig' 'n bywoord?Is 'fast' an adverb?
- AnikaJa, dit is 'n bywoord in hierdie konteks.Yes, it is an adverb in this context.
- StefanDankie, Anika, ek verstaan nou.Thanks, Anika, I understand now.
- AnikaDis 'n maklike konsep as jy dit ken.It is an easy concept once you know it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bywoord, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bywoord, CC BY-SA 4.0.
