Kennis is belangrik.

to be

Breakdown of Kennis is belangrik.

• belangrik: important
• die kennis: knowledge

Questions & Answers about Kennis is belangrik.

What is the basic grammar pattern of Kennis is belangrik?

It follows a very simple pattern:

subject + verb + adjective/complement

• Kennis = the subject
• is = the verb to be
• belangrik = an adjective meaning important

So the structure is very close to English: Knowledge is important.

Why is there no article before kennis?

Because kennis is being used as a general, abstract noun, just like English knowledge in Knowledge is important.

In Afrikaans, you often do not use die or 'n with abstract nouns when talking generally.

• Kennis is belangrik. = Knowledge is important.
• Die kennis is belangrik. = The knowledge is important.
  This sounds more specific.

Why is it belangrik and not belangrike?