Die toestel is nuttig vir my werk.

to be

Breakdown of Die toestel is nuttig vir my werk.

• my: my
• die werk: the work
• vir: for

Questions & Answers about Die toestel is nuttig vir my werk.

What does toestel mean, and are there any synonyms I can use?

Toestel literally means device or gadget. It’s the most common everyday word for a piece of equipment. Synonyms include apparaat (slightly more formal/technical), instrument (tool), or masjien (machine), depending on context.

When do I use die as the definite article in Afrikaans?

Die is the only definite article in Afrikaans and covers the for all nouns—singular or plural, no gender distinctions. It never changes form: • die hond (the dog)
• die honde (the dogs)
• die toestel (the device)

Why is nuttig placed after is instead of before the noun?

Here nuttig is a predicate adjective, describing the subject after a linking verb. The structure is Subject + is + adjective. If you wanted an adjective before the noun (an attributive adjective), you would say die nuttige toestel (the useful device).

What’s the difference between vir and voor?