Die skrywer is gewild.

The writer is popular.

Breakdown of Die skrywer is gewild.

• wees: to be
• die skrywer: the writer
• gewild: popular

Questions & Answers about Die skrywer is gewild.

What does die mean here?

Die here means the.

So Die skrywer means the writer, referring to a specific writer rather than just any writer.

A useful contrast is:

• die skrywer = the writer
• 'n skrywer = a writer

Is die pronounced like the English word die?

No. In Afrikaans, die is usually pronounced roughly like dee.

So in this sentence, Die skrywer is gewild does not start with the English-sounding die.

Does skrywer mean a male writer?

No. Skrywer is not specifically male.

Afrikaans does not use grammatical gender the way some other languages do, and skrywer can refer to a writer of any gender unless the context makes it clear who is meant.

How do I know skrywer is singular?