Jy sien die gereedskap wat ons gebruik.

you

Breakdown of Jy sien die gereedskap wat ons gebruik.

• ons: we
• sien: to see
• die: the
• gebruik: to use
• die gereedskap: the tool

Questions & Answers about Jy sien die gereedskap wat ons gebruik.

Why does the sentence use "sien" and not "kyk"?

"Sien" directly translates to "see," while "kyk" means "look at" or "watch." In Afrikaans, you use "sien" when you are perceiving something visually without focusing on a specific action (like watching). In this sentence, you are simply observing or noticing the tools, so "sien" is correct.

What does "die gereedskap" refer to in this context?

The word "gereedskap" typically means "tools" or "equipment." The phrase "die gereedskap" refers to those tools in a definite sense—"the tools."

How does the word "wat" function in this sentence?

In this context, "wat" is a relative pronoun meaning "that" (referring back to "die gereedskap"). It connects the tools to the activity of "ons gebruik," forming the relative clause "wat ons gebruik."

Why is "ons gebruik" placed at the end, after "wat"?

Afrikaans grammar allows the relative pronoun "wat" to come before the clause that describes it. The clause "ons gebruik" (meaning "we use") follows "wat" to complete the relative clause. This is a common structure in Afrikaans where the verb phrase comes after the relative pronoun.

Could I say "Jy sien die gereedskap ons gebruik wat" instead?

No. In Afrikaans, the relative pronoun (here "wat") must come directly after the noun it describes ("die gereedskap"). Rewriting it as "Jy sien die gereedskap ons gebruik wat" would be incorrect.