Breakdown of Voel gerus vry om jou vraag op enige tyd te vra.
die vraag
the question
jou
your
die tyd
the time
om
for
voel gerus vry
feel free
vra
to ask
enige
any
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Questions & Answers about Voel gerus vry om jou vraag op enige tyd te vra.
Why does the sentence use "Voel gerus vry" instead of just "Voel vry"?
Using gerus in Voel gerus vry is a way to emphasize encouragement or reassurance. It offers a gentler, more welcoming tone than simply saying Voel vry, which can sound more direct or abrupt.
What is the role of "jou" and how is it used in this sentence?
In Afrikaans, jou is the second-person singular possessive pronoun meaning your. Here, it's used to clarify that the question belongs to, or comes from, the person being addressed: jou vraag (your question).
Why is "vraag" used in the singular rather than "vrae" (plural)?
The phrase jou vraag is singular because you’re inviting the person to ask any one question (or multiple questions, but one at a time). If you want to say "your questions" in a plural sense, you could use jou vrae. However, in everyday Afrikaans when offering someone the freedom to ask, the singular form of "question" often feels more direct and personal.
What does "op enige tyd" mean literally, and why is this phrase used?
Op enige tyd literally translates to at any time. It’s used here to let the other person know they can ask a question whenever they feel like it without hesitation.
Why do we use "te vra" at the end of the sentence?
In Afrikaans, the infinitive form te vra (to ask) often comes at the end when it follows certain short phrases (like om […] te […]). The structure om jou vraag op enige tyd te vra means to ask your question at any time, maintaining a natural Afrikaans sentence flow.
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