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Hulle wil hierdie kos later eet.

Hulle wil hierdie kos later eet.
They want to eat this food later.
FromLesson 3inHardcore Afrikaans

Breakdown of Hulle wil hierdie kos later eet.

eet
to eat
hulle
they
hierdie
this
die kos
the food
wil
to want
later
later

Questions & Answers about Hulle wil hierdie kos later eet.

Why does the sentence use wil instead of the English equivalent want?
In Afrikaans, wil is commonly used as a modal verb meaning want to (in the sense of desiring to do something). It is directly followed by an infinitive (e.g., eet). This parallels how English might say They want to eat, but in Afrikaans, you simply use wil plus the verb.
Why is the word order Hulle wil hierdie kos later eet and not something like Hulle wil later hierdie kos eet?

Afrikaans can be somewhat flexible with word order, especially for adverbs like later. Both orders may be acceptable:
• Hulle wil hierdie kos later eet puts emphasis on hierdie kos as what they want to eat and later as when they will do it.
• Hulle wil later hierdie kos eet can work too, but sometimes speakers prefer to list the direct object (hierdie kos) before the time adverb (later) for clarity. Many factors—like rhythm, emphasis, or context—can influence word order in Afrikaans.

What is the difference between hierdie kos and just saying die kos?

• hierdie kos means this food, specifically referring to food that is right here or recently mentioned.
• die kos translates to the food, which is more general and might not imply closeness or immediacy.

Does later in Afrikaans have the same meaning as later in English?
Yes, in most contexts later in Afrikaans matches later in English, referring to a later point in time. However, some nuances might differ depending on slang or specific usage. Generally, later is a straightforward time adverb in both languages.
Does Hulle only mean they, or can it also mean them?
In Afrikaans, hulle can mean both they (as a subject) and them (as an object). You rely on the sentence structure to clarify the role of hulle. In this sentence, Hulle is clearly the subject: They want to eat the food later.

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