Learn Hardcore Afrikaans: Ons redigeer inleidingsmusiek; geraasvermindering is belangrik weens swak kamerakoestiek. - We edit introductory music; noise reduction is important because of poor room acoustics.

Word

Ons redigeer inleidingsmusiek; geraasvermindering is belangrik weens swak kamerakoestiek.

Meaning

We edit introductory music; noise reduction is important because of poor room acoustics.

Part of speech

sentence

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Afrikaans

Lesson

Recording a podcast at home with a friend

Breakdown of Ons redigeer inleidingsmusiek; geraasvermindering is belangrik weens swak kamerakoestiek.

Questions & Answers about Ons redigeer inleidingsmusiek; geraasvermindering is belangrik weens swak kamerakoestiek.

What does Ons mean, and is it always translated as we?

Yes, Ons means we here.

A useful extra point: Afrikaans ons can also mean us, depending on the sentence.

Ons redigeer... = We edit...
Hulle sien ons. = They see us.

Unlike English, the form stays the same; the function is shown by word order and context.

Why is redigeer used here? Does it specifically mean edit?

Yes. Redigeer means to edit.

In this sentence, Ons redigeer inleidingsmusiek means We edit intro music / opening music.

It is related to English redact/edit, and it is a fairly standard word for editing text, audio, video, and similar material. Depending on context, Afrikaans might also use other verbs such as bewerk for process/edit/work on, but redigeer is perfectly understandable here.

Why is inleidingsmusiek written as one word?