Sy sal daarna gaan slaap, want sy is moeg.

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Breakdown of Sy sal daarna gaan slaap, want sy is moeg.

• wees: to be
• sal: will
• want: because
• gaan slaap: to go to sleep
• daarna: afterwards
• moeg: tired

Questions & Answers about Sy sal daarna gaan slaap, want sy is moeg.

Why is daarna used in this sentence?

The word daarna means after that or thereafter, which indicates the sequence of events. It shows that first something happens (maybe she's doing something else), and after that she goes to sleep.

Why do we say Sy sal daarna gaan slaap instead of Sy gaan daarna slaap?

Using sy sal plus an infinitive (gaan slaap) is a common way of expressing the future in Afrikaans. It places emphasis on the future action. You can also say Sy gaan daarna slaap, which is perfectly acceptable, but sy sal is more formal or traditional for future tense.

What does gaan slaap literally mean?

It literally means go sleep. In Afrikaans, gaan (go) is often used together with another verb, like slaap, to indicate going to do something. It’s similar to saying go to sleep in English.

Is there a difference between want and omdat?

Both can mean because, but want is usually followed by a main clause (like sy is moeg). Omdat typically introduces a dependent clause, which often requires a different word order. For example, you might say Sy sal daarna gaan slaap omdat sy moeg is (notice the verb goes to the end of the clause).

Why do we use moeg and not moeë?

Moeg means tired and is used as a predicate adjective (after a linking verb like is). Moeë is a form used before a noun, as in ’n moeë persoon (a tired person). In Sy is moeg, we’re describing her current state, so we use moeg.