voegwoord
The English word conjunction is translated into Afrikaans as voegwoord.
In Afrikaans, a conjunction is a word used to join words or phrases. Examples of such words include en (and), maar (but), of (or) and want (because).
Meaning: grammar: word used to join words or phrases (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun voegwoord is a compound consisting of voeg, meaning to join or add and woord, meaning word.
Did you know?
- The conjunction want is a 'false friend' for English speakers because it means 'because' rather than 'wanting' something.
- In Afrikaans, certain voegwoorde force the verb to move to the very end of the clause, a rule that does not exist for English conjunctions.
- The word voegwoord uses the same root as voegsel, which describes a joint or a seam in carpentry and masonry.
Examples in context
- Die samevoegwoorde verbind die sinne saam.The conjunctions connect the sentences together.
- Daardie woord fungeer as 'n koppelaar in die sin.That word functions as a conjunction in the sentence.
- Hy hou van melk en suiker.He likes milk and sugar.
- Ek is moeg, maar ek wil nie slaap nie.I am tired, but I don't want to sleep.
- Die voegwoord verbind die twee sinne.The conjunction joins the two sentences.
- Sy gebruik 'n voegwoord in die sin.She uses a conjunction in the sentence.
- Watter voegwoord moet ek hier gebruik?Which conjunction should I use here?
Example conversation
Pieter and Anika are studying Afrikaans grammar together.
- PieterAnika, is hierdie woord 'n voegwoord?Anika, is this word a conjunction?
- AnikaJa, Pieter, dit verbind twee sinne.Yes, Pieter, it connects two sentences.
- PieterDankie vir die hulp.Thanks for the help.
- AnikaDit is 'n plesier!It is a pleasure!
