Die belofte wat jy gee, is belangrik.

The promise that you give is important.

Breakdown of Die belofte wat jy gee, is belangrik.

• jy: you
• wees: to be
• belangrik: important
• gee: to give

Questions & Answers about Die belofte wat jy gee, is belangrik.

What is the role of wat in Die belofte wat jy gee, is belangrik?

Wat is a relative pronoun meaning “that” or “which.” It introduces the subordinate clause wat jy gee (“that you give”) and refers back to belofte (“promise”), linking the two parts into one coherent idea.

Why does the verb gee appear at the end of the clause wat jy gee?

In Afrikaans, subordinate clauses (including relative clauses introduced by wat) follow a verb-final word order. That means the finite verb—in this case gee (“give”)—moves to the end of its clause.

Why is there a comma after gee?

Although standard Afrikaans typically avoids a comma between subject and verb, writers often insert one for clarity when the subject is long or contains its own clause. Here, Die belofte wat jy gee is a complex subject, so a comma before the predicate is belangrik makes the sentence easier to parse.

What’s the difference between jy and jou, and why is jy used here?