Ons vervang die deel.

we

Breakdown of Ons vervang die deel.

• vervang: to replace
• die deel: part; portion

Questions & Answers about Ons vervang die deel.

Why is the word order Ons vervang die deel?

This sentence follows the normal Afrikaans main-clause pattern: subject + verb + object.

• Ons = subject
• vervang = verb
• die deel = object

So the order is very similar to English in a simple statement.

Does ons only mean we?

No. Ons can mean we, us, or our, depending on its role in the sentence.

Here it means we because it comes before the verb and acts as the subject.

Compare:

• Ons vervang die deel. = we replace the part
• Hulle help ons. = they help us
• Ons motor = our car

Does the verb vervang change with different subjects?

Usually not in the present tense. Afrikaans verbs are much simpler than English verbs in this respect.

You say:

• ek vervang
• jy vervang
• hy vervang
• ons vervang

So vervang stays the same.