Ek loop elke dag skool toe.

I walk to school every day.

Breakdown of Ek loop elke dag skool toe.

• ek: I
• loop: to walk
• elke dag: every day
• die skool: the school

Questions & Answers about Ek loop elke dag skool toe.

What does loop mean in this sentence?

loop means “to walk.” It’s the present‐tense form of the verb loop in Afrikaans—not the English word “loop.”

Why is toe used after skool?

toe is a directional particle indicating movement towards something. It follows the noun: skool toe = “to school.”

Could I use na die skool instead of skool toe?

Yes. Ek loop elke dag na die skool is grammatically correct. However, skool toe is more idiomatic, shorter, and drops the article.

Why is elke dag placed before skool toe? Can I move it?

Adverbs of frequency like elke dag usually come after the verb. You can also say:

• Elke dag loop ek skool toe (time phrase fronted)
• Ek loop skool toe elke dag (time at the end)
  All three are correct; Ek loop elke dag skool toe is the most neutral.

Is stap interchangeable with loop here?

Yes. stap also means “to walk.” So Ek stap elke dag skool toe is equally correct and commonly used.

Could I say Ek gaan elke dag skool toe? What’s the difference?

gaan means “to go” (by any means), while loop specifically means “to walk.”

• Ek gaan elke dag skool toe → I go to school every day (unspecified how)
• Ek loop elke dag skool toe → I walk to school every day.

Why isn’t there an article before skool?

When you use the directional particle toe, you omit the article: skool toe not die skool toe. If you use na, you include the article: na die skool.