Wettiging kan begin, behalwe dat die verwerkingsfooi hoog is.

to be

Breakdown of Wettiging kan begin, behalwe dat die verwerkingsfooi hoog is.

• kan: can
• begin: to begin
• hoog: high

Questions & Answers about Wettiging kan begin, behalwe dat die verwerkingsfooi hoog is.

Why is Wettiging capitalized?

Because it is the first word of the sentence. Afrikaans does not capitalize all nouns the way German does. If it appeared in the middle of a sentence, it would normally be wettiging.

Is wettiging a noun or a verb here?

It is a noun here. It refers to a process or act, such as legalization or making something legally valid, depending on context. In this sentence, it is the subject of kan begin.

Why is there no die before Wettiging?

Afrikaans often leaves out the article with abstract nouns when speaking in a general or process-like way. So Wettiging kan begin has the sense of legalization can begin.

If you said Die wettiging kan begin, that would sound more like you are talking about one specific legalization process already identified in the conversation.

Why is it kan begin?