Mission—Team—FAQ—Privacy—Terms—Sponsors—Grammar—Typing Course—Donate

© 2026 Elon Automation B.V.

Learn Hardcore Afrikaans: in - in

Hardcore Afrikaans
/Lesson 2
/in

in

Word

in

Meaning

in

Part of speech

preposition

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Afrikaans

Lesson

Usages of in

Ek skryf in my nuwe boek.

I write in my new book.

Ons sit lank in die kamer.

We sit for a long time in the room.

Ek skryf weer in my nuwe boek.

I write again in my new book.

Ons werk in hierdie kamer.

We work in this room.

Hulle werk lank in daardie kamer.

They work for a long time in that room.

Ek wil ook suiker in hierdie resep gebruik.

I also want to use sugar in this recipe.

Sy gebruik suiker in die resep vir 'n soet smaak.

She uses sugar in the recipe for a sweet taste.

Jy sal sien hoe ek my plan probeer verander in hierdie resep.

You will see how I try to change my plan in this recipe.

Ek sien meer kamers in die groot huis.

I see more rooms in the big house.

Hy gebruik te veel suiker in die resep.

He uses too much sugar in the recipe.

Ek sal eers lees en daarna in die tuin werk.

I will first read and then work in the garden.

Ek is moeg, maar ek sal tog in die tuin loop.

I am tired, but I will still walk in the garden.

Die vars blomme in die tuin ruik heerlik.

The fresh flowers in the garden smell wonderful.

Intussen werk ons in die tuin.

Meanwhile, we work in the garden.

Die mense is in die kamer.

The people are in the room.

Ons skryf nou woorde in hierdie boek.

We are now writing words in this book.

Ek help my vriend in die tuin.

I help my friend in the garden.

In die stad koop ek rooi klere by die winkelsentrum.

In the city I buy red clothes at the shopping centre.

Sy koop blou skoene in dieselfde winkelsentrum, maar hulle is nie duur nie.

She buys blue shoes in the same shopping centre, but they are not expensive.

Die winkelsentrum is die grootste in die stad.

The shopping centre is the largest in the city.

Sy dra haar nuwe klere en lyk die mooiste in die groep.

She wears her new clothes and looks the most beautiful in the group.

Ons werk in dieselfde kamer.

We work in the same room.

Winter kom nader, en die reën verander soms in sneeu; die paaie bly nat.

Winter is coming closer, and the rain sometimes turns into snow; the roads stay wet.

Sy is hartseer wanneer sy haar hond se bal in die sneeu verloor.

She is sad when she loses her dog's ball in the snow.

Die hospitaal lyk groot in die sneeu, maar binne is dit warm.

The hospital looks big in the snow, but inside it is warm.

Wanneer dit nie reën nie, sit ons buite in die somerwind en lees; as dit reën, bly ons binne.

When it does not rain, we sit outside in the summer wind and read; if it rains, we stay inside.

Ons speel buite in die somer.

We play outside in the summer.

Hy loop in die tuin, alhoewel hy moeg is.

He walks in the garden, although he is tired.

Ek werk nie in die wintervakansie nie.

I do not work during the winter vacation.

Daar is ’n hond in die tuin.

There is a dog in the garden.

Die bagasie word in die hysbak geplaas deur die personeel.

The luggage is placed in the elevator by the staff.

Die gaste wag rustig in die hotel se voorportaal.

The guests wait calmly in the hotel's lobby.

Veiligheid is belangrik in die hotel en in die vliegtuig.

Safety is important in the hotel and in the airplane.

Hy hou sy paspoort en vliegtuigkaartjie in sy sak.

He keeps his passport and plane ticket in his pocket.

Die kos word vars in die kombuis voorberei.

The food is prepared fresh in the kitchen.

Selfs laat in die nag word warm tee aan gaste gegee.

Even late at night, hot tea is given to guests.

In die voorportaal word sagte musiek vir die gaste gespeel.

In the lobby, soft music is played for the guests.

Die musiek in die voorportaal speel sag oor 'n klein luidspreker.

The music in the lobby plays softly over a small loudspeaker.

Ek lees gereeld in die kombuis.

I regularly read in the kitchen.

Ek plaas die bagasie sorgvuldig in die hysbak.

I place the luggage carefully in the elevator.

Ons werk nie in die nag nie.

We do not work at night.

Die musiek in die kamer is sag.

The music in the room is soft.

Ek rus nou in my kamer.

I rest now in my room.

Ek lees in die kombuis terwyl ek tee drink.

I read in the kitchen while I drink tea.

Die kind lees rustig in die kombuis.

The child reads calmly in the kitchen.

In daardie uitstalling sien ons verskeie klein voorwerpe uit antieke tye.

In that exhibition we see various small objects from ancient times.

In die geheime afdeling versamel hulle skaars voorwerpe van ou skepe.

In the secret section they collect rare objects from old ships.

Ek besluit om vanaand in my kamer te lees.

I decide to read in my room tonight.

Ek sit nou in die klas en skryf in my nuwe boek.

I sit now in the class and write in my new book.

Die gids wys historiese voorwerpe in die museum.

The guide shows historical objects in the museum.

Ek sien verskeie honde in die tuin.

I see various dogs in the garden.

Die kind loop veilig in die tuin.

The child walks safely in the garden.

Ons kook vanaand groente in die kombuis.

We cook vegetables tonight in the kitchen.

Ek lees ’n ander boek in die kombuis.

I read another book in the kitchen.

Ons oefen elke oggend in die gimnasium om fiks te bly.

We exercise every morning in the gym to stay fit.

Sy verloor haar sonbril in die see, maar vind dit later weer.

She loses her sunglasses in the sea, but later finds them again.

Haar verjaarsdag val altyd in die somervakansie.

Her birthday always falls in the summer holiday.

Gedurende die winter lees ek in ’n warm kamer.

During the winter, I read in a warm room.

Hulle kook dikwels groente in die kombuis.

They often cook vegetables in the kitchen.

Ek vind ’n kaart in my sak.

I find a card in my pocket.

Ek bak brood in die kombuis.

I bake bread in the kitchen.

Die bal val in die tuin.

The ball falls in the garden.

Ons bou ’n muur in die tuin.

We build a wall in the garden.

Sneeu val in die winter.

Snow falls in winter.

Elke Woensdag is die fiksheidsklas in die gimnasium vol.

Every Wednesday the fitness class in the gym is full.

My kollega lees dieselfde nota op sy skerm in die biblioteek.

My colleague reads the same note on his screen in the library.

Ons hou die vergadering in die klaslokaal wanneer die biblioteek te vol is.

We hold the meeting in the classroom when the library is too full.

Wanneer die internet stadig is, lees ek in die biblioteek eerder as om aanlyn te werk.

When the internet is slow, I read in the library rather than work online.

Ek laai nou die lêer in die stelsel op.

I upload the file to the system now.

Die onderwyser praat in die klaslokaal.

The teacher speaks in the classroom.

Ek kla oor die koue water in die kombuis.

I complain about the cold water in the kitchen.

Ek lees eerder in die kombuis as in die tuin.

I read in the kitchen rather than in the garden.

In die boodskap noem hulle die hele familie.

In the message they mention the whole family.

Haar broer help haar met die huiswerk en bewonder homself in die spieël.

Her brother helps her with the homework and admires himself in the mirror.

Hy noem sy hond en kat in die verslag.

He mentions his dog and cat in the report.

Ek skryf my plan neer in my nuwe boek.

I write down my plan in my new book.

Sy sien haarself in die spieël.

She sees herself in the mirror.

Ek bewonder die vars blomme in die tuin.

I admire the fresh flowers in the garden.

Hy sien homself in die venster.

He sees himself in the window.

Blomme groei in die tuin.

Flowers grow in the garden.

Al die mense sit in die kamer.

All the people sit in the room.

Ons help mekaar in die tuin.

We help each other in the garden.

Sy lees graag in die aand in die kombuis.

She likes to read in the evening in the kitchen.

Die kruising voor die brug is besig in die oggend.

The intersection in front of the bridge is busy in the morning.

Ek werk in ’n nuwe kantoor naby die stadion.

I work in a new office near the stadium.

In die klas gebruik ek ’n woordeboek om nuwe woorde te vind.

In class I use a dictionary to find new words.

Hy vertel ’n grappige grap in die klas, en almal lag.

He tells a funny joke in the class, and everyone laughs.

Die beste grap wen die eerste prys in die kompetisie.

The best joke wins the first prize in the competition.

Ons kyk ’n fliek in die motor wanneer dit begin reën.

We watch a movie in the car when it starts to rain.

Die fliek wen ’n groot prys by die kompetisie in die stad.

The movie wins a big prize at the competition in the city.

Later ronddraf die katjie en hondjie saam in die stille straat.

Later the kitten and puppy trot together in the quiet street.

U kan die nuwe projekplan in die kantoor lees, Meneer, maar bring asseblief u woordeboek saam.

You can read the new project plan in the office, Sir, but please bring your dictionary along.

Ek werk in die oggend.

I work in the morning.

Sy skryf die woord neer in haar nuwe boek.

She writes down the word in her new book.

Ek kyk na die hond wat in die tuin speel.

I watch the dog playing in the garden.

Ek sien hoe die hond ronddraf in die tuin.

I see how the dog trots around in the garden.

Die motor ry vinnig in die straat.

The car drives fast in the street.

Hy klim oor die muur in die tuin.

He climbs over the wall in the garden.

Ek hou die sleutel in my sak sodat ek dit nie vergeet nie.

I keep the key in my pocket so that I do not forget it.

In die verlede het ek min aandag gegee, maar nou luister ek oplettend.

In the past I paid little attention, but now I listen attentively.

Die raaisel se oplossing lê nie in die verlede nie, maar in die toekoms.

The riddle’s solution lies not in the past but in the future.

Die meeste mense bly by die huis in die winter.

Most people stay at home in winter.

Ek vind niks in my sak nie.

I find nothing in my pocket.

Die leerling vra ’n vraag in die klaskamer.

The student asks a question in the classroom.

Ek oefen gewoonlik vroeg in die oggend.

I usually exercise early in the morning.

Die fabriek hou gewoonlik sy lawaai laag in die nag.

The factory usually keeps its noise low at night.

Die winkelier werk tot laat in die nag.

The shopkeeper works until late at night.

Ons gebruik ’n rooktoets in die fabriek.

We use a smoke test in the factory.

Ek ruik rook in die kombuis.

I smell smoke in the kitchen.

Beweeg stadig in die kombuis, want die vloer is nat.

Move slowly in the kitchen, because the floor is wet.

Kinders mag buite speel tot laat in die aand.

Children may play outside until late in the evening.

Ná ontbyt werk ek in die tuin.

After breakfast I work in the garden.

Al twee werk in dieselfde kamer.

Both work in the same room.

Ons sit stil in die klaskamer wanneer die onderwyser praat.

We sit quietly in the classroom when the teacher speaks.

Ek is besig om my hande in die badkamer te was.

I am washing my hands in the bathroom.

Ek kyk in die spieël en kam my hare stadig.

I look in the mirror and comb my hair slowly.

Die tandeborsel lê langs die tandepasta op die rak in die badkamer.

The toothbrush lies next to the toothpaste on the shelf in the bathroom.

In my beursie hou ek kontant en kleingeld.

In my wallet I keep cash and change.

Die klein kam waarmee ek my hare kam, lê nog in die badkamer.

The small comb with which I comb my hair is still in the bathroom.

Ek is reeds moeg, daarom rus ek nou in my kamer.

I am already tired, so I am resting in my room now.

Ek sit die brief in 'n koevert en skryf die adres op die koevert.

I put the letter in an envelope and write the address on the envelope.

Ek plak 'n posseël op die koevert en sit dit in die posbus.

I stick a stamp on the envelope and put it in the mailbox.

In die tydskrif sien ek 'n advertensie langs 'n klein foto.

In the magazine I see an advertisement next to a small photo.

Toe ons die adres weer gelees het, het ons die brief in die posbus gesit.

When we read the address again, we put the letter in the mailbox.

Die opskrif van die artikel in die tydskrif is lank, maar die foto is mooi.

The headline of the article in the magazine is long, but the photo is beautiful.

Die berig en die advertensie op dieselfde bladsy gaan oor 'n nuwe winkel in die stad.

The message and the advertisement on the same page are about a new store in the city.

As die posbus vol is, hou ek die brief tot môre in my sak.

If the mailbox is full, I keep the letter in my pocket until tomorrow.

My broer lees die nuus in die koerant, maar ek verkies die tydskrif.

My brother reads the news in the newspaper, but I prefer the magazine.

Toe sy die opskrif in die koerant lees, het sy gelag en die artikel vir haar suster gewys.

When she read the headline in the newspaper, she laughed and showed the article to her sister.

Die artikel in die tydskrif gaan oor die nuwe museum.

The article in the magazine is about the new museum.

Ons moet die brief môre in die posbus sit.

We must put the letter in the mailbox tomorrow.

Ek sit die vuil wasgoed in die wasmasjien voordat ek werk toe gaan.

I put the dirty laundry in the washing machine before I go to work.

As dit reën, sit ons die wasgoed in die droër sodat dit droog bly.

If it rains, we put the laundry in the dryer so that it stays dry.

My broer stryk sy broek, maar sy suster bêre reeds die handdoeke in die kas.

My brother irons his trousers, but his sister is already putting the towels away in the cupboard.

Sy gaan kombuis toe sonder om in die yskas te kyk.

She goes to the kitchen without looking in the refrigerator.

In die yskas is daar botter, konfyt en kaas vir toebroodjies.

In the refrigerator there is butter, jam, and cheese for sandwiches.

Miskien lek die kraan, want daar is water in die emmer onder die wasbak.

Maybe the tap is leaking, because there is water in the bucket under the sink.

Wanneer ek honger is, maak ek gou 'n toebroodjie en sit die botter terug in die yskas.

When I am hungry, I quickly make a sandwich and put the butter back in the refrigerator.

Ná die stort bêre ek die handdoek in die kas.

After the shower I put the towel away in the cupboard.

Ná die wandeling drink ons water in die kombuis.

After the walk, we drink water in the kitchen.

Ek hang die nat handdoek in die badkamer op.

I hang up the wet towel in the bathroom.

Sy skryf mooi in haar nuwe boek.

She writes neatly in her new book.

Die buurman in ons buurt leen soms gereedskap oor die heining.

The male neighbor in our neighborhood sometimes borrows tools over the fence.

Nie net my buurman nie, maar ook sy dogter help in die tuin agter die heining.

Not only my male neighbor, but also his daughter helps in the garden behind the fence.

Sy bly by die huis, want sy het koors en pyn in haar kop.

She stays at home, because she has fever and pain in her head.

Ek plant saad in die grond agter die huis.

I plant seed in the soil behind the house.

Hierdie plante groei beter in die skaduwee as in sterk sonlig.

These plants grow better in the shade than in strong sunlight.

As die buurman môre my laaier teruggee, sal ek hom in die buurt weer help, selfs as dit reën en ek net ’n klein sambreel het.

If the male neighbor gives my charger back tomorrow, I will help him in the neighborhood again, even if it rains and I have only a small umbrella.

Die kliënt in die kantoor sê sy is bekommerd, want sy kan haar dokument nie vind nie.

The client in the office says she is worried because she cannot find her document.

Die kind is te bang om nou in die donker te slaap.

The child is too afraid to sleep in the dark now.

Ek is bang om in die donker te loop.

I am afraid to walk in the dark.

In die aand kyk ons televisie wanneer die werk klaar is.

In the evening we watch television when the work is finished.

Is daar iemand by die deur, of hoor ek iets in die straat?

Is there someone at the door, or do I hear something in the street?

Ek hou daarvan om in die tuin te werk.

I like to work in the garden.

Ons lees graag saam in die tuin.

We gladly read together in the garden.

In die supermark kyk ons eers na die vrugte.

In the supermarket we first look at the fruit.

Die hoender is reeds in die oond, maar die rys is nog nie gaar nie.

The chicken is already in the oven, but the rice is not cooked yet.

Ek volg die resep in die kookboek, omdat ek niks wil vergeet nie.

I follow the recipe in the cookbook, because I do not want to forget anything.

Ek is in die kombuis aan die kook, terwyl sy die rys roer.

I am cooking in the kitchen, while she stirs the rice.

Ons staan lank in 'n ry by die toonbank.

We stand for a long time in a line at the counter.

Ons hoop dat daar môre weer vars vrugte in die supermark sal wees.

We hope that there will be fresh fruit in the supermarket again tomorrow.

U kan die vullis gerus buite in die groot asblik sit, Meneer.

You may put the trash outside in the big bin, Sir.

My ouma mis my wanneer ek vir 'n week in die stad bly.

My grandmother misses me when I stay in the city for a week.

Elke jaar hang ons 'n nuwe kalender in die kombuis.

Every year we hang a new calendar in the kitchen.

My wekker lui, maar ek bly nog 'n paar minute in die bed.

My alarm clock rings, but I stay in bed for a few more minutes.

In die lente sit ons langer buite, want die lug voel vars.

In spring we sit outside longer, because the air feels fresh.

In die herfs dra sy 'n warm trui wanneer die wind sterker word.

In autumn she wears a warm sweater when the wind becomes stronger.

In die herfs lê droë blare oral op die gras.

In autumn dry leaves lie everywhere on the grass.

'n Klein voël bou 'n nes bo in die boom.

A small bird builds a nest up in the tree.

Die nes beweeg wanneer die tak in die wind beweeg.

The nest moves when the branch moves in the wind.

Ek hou altyd 'n skoon sakdoek in my sak.

I always keep a clean handkerchief in my pocket.

Die blare op die nat gras is so mooi soos die blomme in die tuin.

The leaves on the wet grass are as beautiful as the flowers in the garden.

Ek vergeet soms my handskoene in die motor, maar nooit my serp nie.

I sometimes forget my gloves in the car, but never my scarf.

Sy sê dat 'n trui in die lente net so nuttig soos 'n jas in die winter is.

She says that a sweater in spring is just as useful as a coat in winter.

Ek sien 'n nes bo in die boom.

I see a nest up in the tree.

Die gebrek is in die badkamer.

The defect is in the bathroom.

Die lys van gebreke is in die dokument.

The list of defects is in the document.

Daar is drie stoele in die kamer.

There are three chairs in the room.

Daar is vier kamers in die huis.

There are four rooms in the house.

Die bankbesonderhede is in die dokument.

The bank details are in the document.

Die kwalifikasie is in die dokument.

The qualification is in the document.

Lees verder in die dokument.

Continue reading in the document.

In hierdie geval wag ons.

In this case, we wait.

Die spaarwiel is in die kattebak.

The spare wheel is in the car boot.

Volg ons die ompad in die rigting van die dorp?

Are we following the detour towards the town?

Maak die veiligheidsgordels vas; steek nie in swaar verkeer verby nie.

Fasten the seat belts; do not overtake in heavy traffic.

Hy speel 'n groot rol in die span.

He plays a big part in the team.

Die SIM-kaart is in die telefoon.

The subscriber identity card is in the telephone.

Die SIM-kaart is in die telefoon, maar die netwerk is vanlyn.

The subscriber identity card is in the telephone, but the network is offline.

Die plant leef in die huis.

The plant lives in the house.

Ons leef in die stad.

We lead our lives in the city.

Die kwotasie is in die e-pos.

The price quote is in the email.

Sy beskou haarself in die spieël.

She looks at herself in the mirror.

Die afval is in die asblik.

The waste is in the bin.

Die skoon materiaal gaan in die afvalhouer.

The clean material goes into the waste container.

Die kompos is in die tuin.

The compost is in the garden.

Die terugbetaling is reeds in die bankrekening.

The refund is already in the bank account.

Die munisipaliteit raam en bereken die verbruik in kiloliter.

The municipality estimates and calculates the consumption in kilolitres.

In hierdie verband is die tarief duidelik.

In this context, the rate is clear.

Die marinade is in die kombuis.

The marinade is in the kitchen.

Ons sit houtskool in die braai en wag vir die vlam.

We put charcoal in the braai and wait for the flame.

Ons marineer die vleissnit in die marinade.

We marinate the cut of meat in the seasoned liquid.

Die gasheer woon in die huis.

The male host resides in the house.

Die tydgleuf is in die skedule.

The time slot is in the schedule.

Die omsetter is in die huis.

The power inverter is in the house.

Die noodvoorraad is in die kas.

The emergency supply is in the cupboard.

In die oop vrieskas ontdooi die vleis en bederf die kos.

In the open freezer, the meat thaws and the food spoils.

Sy skryf daaroor in die verslag.

She writes about it in the report.

Die besonderhede is in die verklaring.

The details are in the statement.

Die speler staan in die middel.

The player stands in the middle.

Die rugbybal lê in die middel.

The rugby ball lies in the middle.

Die kat is in die hok.

The cat is in the cage.

Die vlooi en bosluis in die pels laat die hond krap.

The flea and tick in the fur make the dog scratch.

Die uitbetaling is in die bankrekening.

The payout is in the bank account.

Die herstelkoste is in die kwotasie.

The repair costs are in the quote.

Die uitsluiting is in die versekeringspolis.

The exclusion is in the insurance policy.

Sy is in die stad gebore.

She was born in the city.

Die res is in die dokument.

The rest is in the document.

Die sonbrandroom is in die rugsak.

The sun cream is in the backpack.

Die noodhulpkissie is in die rugsak.

The first-aid kit is in the backpack.

Die waterbottel, sonbrandroom en noodhulpkissie is in die rugsak.

The water bottle, sun cream, and first-aid kit are in the backpack.

Die torringmessie is in die naaidoos.

The seam ripper is in the sewing box.

Die versperring staan in die werkplek.

The barrier stands in the workplace.

Die kontrolelys is in die verslag.

The checklist is in the report.

Dit is in almal se belang.

This is in everyone's interest.

Die broodpan is in die oond.

The loaf pan is in the oven.

Die broodmeel is in die mengbak.

The bread flour is in the mixing bowl.

Die suurdeeg bly in die lugdigte blik.

The sourdough stays in the airtight tin.

Ons bly in kontak.

We remain in contact.

Ons werk saam in die samelewing.

We work together in society.

Die aankomstyd is in die boodskap.

The arrival time is in the message.

Die borrelplastiek is in die kartondoos.

The bubble wrap is in the cardboard box.

Die laaikas staan in die gang.

The chest of drawers stands in the hallway.

Sy draai die breekgoed in borrelplastiek toe.

She wraps the crockery in bubble wrap.

Ons draai die breekgoed in borrelplastiek toe en gebruik verpakkingstape.

We wrap the crockery in bubble wrap and use packing tape.

Die potgrond is in die plantbak.

The potting soil is in the planter box.

Die dreineringsgat is onder die potgrond in die plantbak.

The drainage hole is under the potting soil in the planter box.

Ons saai basiliekruid in die potgrond.

We sow basil in the potting soil.

Die saailing verlep in die sonlig.

The seedling wilts in the sunlight.

Die saad ontkiem in die beskutte plantbak.

The seed germinates in the sheltered planter box.

Die kostesentrum is in die verslag.

The cost centre is in the report.

Die kontantvoorskot is in die bankrekening.

The cash advance is in the bank account.

Die kilometertarief is in die reis- en verblyfbeleid.

The mileage rate is in the travel and subsistence policy.

Die uitgawelimiet is in die dokument.

The expense limit is in the document.

Sy werk in die media.

She works in the media.

Die wenk is in die boodskap.

The hint is in the message.

Die kodewoord is in die raaisel.

The code word is in the riddle.

Elon.io is an online learning platform

We have an entire course teaching Afrikaans grammar and vocabulary.

Start learning Afrikaans now

Your questions are stored by us to improve Elon.io