Die tegnikus konfigureer hetsy die modem hetsy die toegangspunt.

The technician configures either the modem or the access point.

Breakdown of Die tegnikus konfigureer hetsy die modem hetsy die toegangspunt.

• die tegnikus: the technician
• hetsy ... hetsy ...: whether ... or ... (formal)
• die modem: modem
• die toegangspunt: wireless access point

Questions & Answers about Die tegnikus konfigureer hetsy die modem hetsy die toegangspunt.

What does hetsy ... hetsy ... mean in this sentence?

It means either ... or ....

So:

• hetsy die modem hetsy die toegangspunt = either the modem or the access point

In this sentence, hetsy is used twice, once before each option. That is the normal pattern.

It is a bit more formal or careful in tone than some everyday alternatives.

Why is hetsy repeated twice?

Afrikaans normally uses the pair hetsy ... hetsy ... together, just like a matched set:

• hetsy A hetsy B = either A or B

So you do not usually say just one hetsy here.

This repeated structure clearly marks the two alternatives.

Could I also use of instead of hetsy?

Yes, in many contexts Afrikaans speakers often use of for or, and in everyday speech that may sound more natural.

For example:

• Die tegnikus konfigureer die modem of die toegangspunt.

That still means The technician configures the modem or the access point.

However, hetsy ... hetsy ... is useful when you want to emphasize the either/or choice more clearly.