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Questions & Answers about Daardie stoel is kort.
What is the difference between "daardie" and "hierdie" in Afrikaans?
"Daardie" typically refers to something further away (in space or time) from the speaker, similar to "that" in English. "Hierdie" usually refers to something closer to the speaker, similar to "this."
Can you replace "daardie" with "die" in this sentence?
Yes, you can say "Die stoel is kort" to simply say "The chair is short." However, "daardie" more strongly indicates that the chair is at some distance or is being pointed out distinctly.
Does "is" change form depending on the subject in Afrikaans?
No, the verb "is" remains the same regardless of the subject. For example, it's "Ek is," "Hy is," "Ons is," etc. There are no separate forms like in English (e.g., "am," "are," "is").
In what contexts do we use "kort" to mean "short"?
"Kort" generally describes something that is physically short in length or height (like a short chair or a short dress). If you want to say someone "is short in stature," you'd also use "kort." However, for describing short spans of time (e.g., "a short moment"), Afrikaans might use more specific wording, but "kort" can also work in certain time-related contexts.