dinge
The English phrase "things" is translated into Afrikaans as dinge.
What does it mean word for word?
dinge is the plural form of ding.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of dinge is ding.
Did you know?
- The Afrikaans word ding shares a root with the English word 'thing', as both descend from the Proto-Germanic word for a 'council' or 'assembly'.
- Afrikaans speakers often use dinges as a placeholder word similar to 'thingy' or 'doohickey' when they cannot remember the specific name of an object.
- Afrikaans uses dinge in the expression die dinge van die lewe, which refers to the inevitable hardships or general experiences of life rather than material possessions.
Examples in context
- Dis nie hoe ek wil hê dinge moet wees nie.That's not how I want things to be.This sentence shows how to express a preference for how dinge should be.Tatoeba #2364250 by siener, translation #2016940 by CK
- Ek het baie dinge om te doen.I have many things to do.
- Ek moet nog 'n paar dinge doen.I still have to do a few things.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Stefan and Liezel are packing for a trip.
- StefanHet jy al jou dinge gepak, Liezel?Have you packed all your things, Liezel?
- LiezelJa, ek is amper klaar.Yes, I am almost finished.
- StefanMoenie klein dinge vergeet nie.Don't forget the small things.
- LiezelEk het alles op my lysie.I have everything on my list.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
