Ingeval die versendingsetiket beskadig is, bel die kliëntediens.

to be

Breakdown of Ingeval die versendingsetiket beskadig is, bel die kliëntediens.

• bel: to call
• beskadig: damaged
• ingeval: in case

Questions & Answers about Ingeval die versendingsetiket beskadig is, bel die kliëntediens.

Why is is at the end of Ingeval die versendingsetiket beskadig is?

Because ingeval introduces a subordinate clause. In Afrikaans, the finite verb normally goes to the end of a subordinate clause.

So:

• die versendingsetiket beskadig is
• literally: the shipping label damaged is

This is very common after words like:

• as = if
• omdat = because
• wanneer = when
• ingeval = if / in the event that

So the word order here is completely normal.

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What exactly does ingeval mean, and is it the same as as?

Ingeval means if, in the event that, or sometimes in case depending on context.

In this sentence, it means something like:

• if
• in the event that

It is a bit more formal or official-sounding than as.

So these are both possible:

• Ingeval die versendingsetiket beskadig is, bel die kliëntediens.
• As die versendingsetiket beskadig is, bel die kliëntediens.

The version with as sounds more everyday and conversational.
The version with ingeval sounds a bit more formal, like instructions on a package or website.

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