Die kliënt is tevrede.

to be

Breakdown of Die kliënt is tevrede.

• die kliënt: the client
• tevrede: satisfied

Questions & Answers about Die kliënt is tevrede.

Why is it die kliënt and not de kliënt?

In Afrikaans, the definite article is always die for singular and plural nouns.

• die kliënt = the client / the customer
• die kliënte = the clients / the customers

Unlike Dutch, Afrikaans does not use de or het. So die is the normal word for the.

What does kliënt mean exactly: client or customer?

Kliënt can mean client, but in many contexts it can also mean customer.

Which English word fits best depends on context:

• in business services, legal work, consulting, etc. → client
• in a shop or service setting → sometimes customer

So the sentence could be understood as The client is satisfied or The customer is satisfied, depending on the situation.

Why is the word order Die kliënt is tevrede?