Learn Hardcore Afrikaans: Ingeval die afhaalpunt nie oop is nie, bel ons kliëntediens. - In case the collection point is not open, we call customer service.

Ingeval die afhaalpunt nie oop is nie, bel ons kliëntediens.

In case the collection point is not open, we call customer service.

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What does ingeval mean here?

Ingeval means in case or if it happens that. It introduces a condition.

In instructions like this, ingeval often sounds a bit more formal or official than plain as. So the sentence is setting up a situation: if that situation occurs, do the action in the main clause.

Why are there two nies in nie oop is nie?

Afrikaans normally uses a double negative.

A very common pattern is:

first nie somewhere near the part being negated
second nie at the end of the clause

So here:

nie oop = not open
final nie closes the negative clause

Compare:

Die afhaalpunt is oop. = The pickup point is open.
Die afhaalpunt is nie oop nie. = The pickup point is not open.

Why is is at the end of the first clause?