Die gevolg is belangrik.

The result is important.

Breakdown of Die gevolg is belangrik.

• wees: to be
• belangrik: important
• die gevolg: the result; consequence

Questions & Answers about Die gevolg is belangrik.

What does die mean in this sentence?

Here die means the.

So Die gevolg = the result / the consequence.

A useful thing to know is that Afrikaans uses die as the definite article for:

• singular nouns
• plural nouns
• all grammatical genders

So unlike languages such as German or Dutch, you do not have to learn different forms of the for masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns.

Is gevolg the same as English result, consequence, or effect?

It can overlap with all of those, depending on context.

Gevolg most often means:

• consequence
• result

In some contexts it can also be understood as effect, but result/consequence is usually the safest first translation.

So Die gevolg is belangrik could mean:

• The result is important
• The consequence is important

Which English word fits best depends on the wider context.

Why is the word order Die gevolg is belangrik?