Breakdown of Hulle het genoeg tyd om te werk.
hulle
they
hê
to have
werk
to work
die tyd
the time
genoeg
enough
om
for
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Questions & Answers about Hulle het genoeg tyd om te werk.
Why do we use 'het' in this sentence, and what does it mean?
'Het' is the present tense form of the verb 'hê', which means to have in Afrikaans. Here, it indicates that they currently possess something (in this case, enough time).
What part of speech is 'genoeg', and how does it function here?
'Genoeg' is an adjective meaning enough. It modifies 'tyd' (time) to show that the time they have is sufficient.
Why is 'om te' used before 'werk'?
Afrikaans often pairs 'om' with 'te + verb' to form an infinitive phrase indicating purpose or action. In this sentence, 'om te werk' means to work, showing what they have enough time to do.
What is the function of 'Hulle' in the sentence?
'Hulle' is the subject pronoun meaning they (or them, depending on context). It tells us who possesses the time in this sentence.
Is the sentence structure flexible, or do we always say 'Hulle het genoeg tyd om te werk'?
Afrikaans word order is relatively strict. While there can be some variation, it's most natural to keep 'genoeg tyd om te werk' together after 'het'. Placing 'om te werk' elsewhere in the sentence can sound awkward or overly emphatic.
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