Learn Hardcore Afrikaans: Ons luister ook.

In Afrikaans, verbs do not change based on the subject being singular or plural. Unlike English (where you might say "he listens" but "we listen"), Afrikaans keeps the verb form the same for "Ons luister," "Ek luister," or "Hulle luister."

Does the position of "ook" (meaning "also" or "too") matter in the sentence?

While you can often place ook in different parts of a sentence, placing it right after the verb or at the end is common. For example, "Ons luister ook" places emphasis on all of you listening as well. If you move "ook" to the front—"Ook luister ons"—the emphasis can slightly shift, but it’s still grammatically correct.

Could I say "Ons ook luister"?

This sounds unnatural in Afrikaans. Generally, ook appears either directly after the subject, after the verb, or at the end of the clause. "Ons luister ook" is the most straightforward option.

How would I make the sentence negative if I want to say "We are also not listening"?

In Afrikaans, two negatives are typically used. You would say, "Ons luister ook nie" but you must add another "nie" to complete the negation. The full sentence would be "Ons luister ook nie meer nie" ("We are also not listening anymore"), or if you just want a short negative, you can say "Ons luister ook nie," although context matters to ensure it's understood.