Breakdown of Hulle wil 'n lekker geur by die vleis voeg.
hulle
they
die
the
'n
a
die vleis
the meat
wil
to want
lekker
tasty
voeg
to add
Questions & Answers about Hulle wil 'n lekker geur by die vleis voeg.
Why do we use 'n instead of something like die here?
In Afrikaans, 'n is the indefinite article that corresponds to “a” or “an” in English. It shows that the noun (in this sentence, geur) is not specific. On the other hand, die is the definite article (meaning “the”).
What does lekker mean in this context?
Lekker generally means “tasty,” “pleasant,” or “nice.” In the sentence, it refers to the flavor or smell being particularly appealing.
Why is by die vleis used instead of something like na die vleis or in die vleis?
The phrase by die vleis indicates adding something to the meat, implying that the flavor or ingredient is accompanying or combining with the meat. In Afrikaans, by often means “with” or “to” in this kind of context.
Is the verb voeg related to any English word I might already know?
Voeg can be loosely connected to the idea of “adding” or “joining” in English. While there’s no direct English cognate, you can associate voeg with “add” for easier memorization.
What is the word order rule here, and why is wil placed before 'n lekker geur?
Afrikaans word order generally places the finite verb (here, wil) after the subject (Hulle). Because wil is a modal verb, it stays early in the sentence, while the rest of the sentence (the direct object 'n lekker geur along with by die vleis and voeg) follows in a logical sequence.
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