Die werk is moeilik en boonop fisies.

The work is difficult and, moreover, physical.

Breakdown of Die werk is moeilik en boonop fisies.

• wees: to be
• en: and
• die werk: the work
• moeilik: difficult

Questions & Answers about Die werk is moeilik en boonop fisies.

What does boonop mean in this sentence?

Boonop means moreover, besides, on top of that, or furthermore.

So Die werk is moeilik en boonop fisies means something like:

• The work is difficult and, on top of that, physical.

It adds an extra point, often with a sense of this makes it even more challenging.

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Why is it die werk and not just werk?

Die is the definite article, so die werk means the work.

Afrikaans uses die for the with all nouns, whether they are singular or plural. Unlike English, it does not change form.

Examples:

• die boek = the book
• die boeke = the books
• die werk = the work

If you said just werk, it would usually mean work in a more general or indefinite sense, depending on context.

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Is werk a noun or a verb here?