Ons versier die kamer.

We decorate the room.

Breakdown of Ons versier die kamer.

• ons: we
• die kamer: the room
• versier: to decorate

Questions & Answers about Ons versier die kamer.

What does ons mean here?

Ons means we in this sentence.

In Afrikaans, ons can mean either we or us, depending on its role:

• Ons versier die kamer. = We decorate the room.
• Hulle sien ons. = They see us.

Here it is the subject, so it means we.

Why is the verb versier not changed for ons?

Afrikaans verbs usually do not change according to the subject the way English verbs sometimes do.

Compare:

• Ek versier = I decorate
• Jy versier = you decorate
• Ons versier = we decorate
• Hulle versier = they decorate

So versier stays the same. This is one reason many learners find Afrikaans verb forms simpler than English.

What does versier mean exactly?

Versier means decorate or adorn.

It is the basic verb form used in present-tense sentences like this one. Depending on context, it can refer to:

• putting up decorations
• making something look festive or attractive
• decorating a room for a party, holiday, celebration, and so on