Ek werk stadiger wanneer ek moeg is.

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Breakdown of Ek werk stadiger wanneer ek moeg is.

• wees: to be
• werk: to work
• moeg: tired

Questions & Answers about Ek werk stadiger wanneer ek moeg is.

What does stadiger mean in this sentence?

stadiger is the comparative form of the adverb stadig (meaning “slowly”). So stadiger literally means more slowly, or in natural English slower.

How do you form the comparative of adjectives and adverbs in Afrikaans?

For most one‐syllable words you add -er:

• stadig → stadiger
• kort → korter

For longer words you use meer + adjective/adverb:

• interessant → meer interessant
• vaak → meer dikwels

There are a few irregulars, but this pattern covers the majority.

Why don’t we say meer stadig instead of stadiger?

Because stadig is a single‐syllable adverb. Single‐syllable words take the -er ending. You only use meer with multi‐syllable adjectives/adverbs or when you want extra emphasis.

Why is the verb is placed at the end in wanneer ek moeg is?