Dit is 'n goeie geleentheid.

This is a good opportunity.

Breakdown of Dit is 'n goeie geleentheid.

• 'n: a
• wees: to be
• dit: it
• goed: good

Questions & Answers about Dit is 'n goeie geleentheid.

Why does the sentence start with Dit? Does it mean it or this?

In this sentence, dit works like English it in It is a good opportunity.

Afrikaans dit can sometimes mean it and sometimes this, depending on context. Here it is simply the subject of the sentence, just as in English.

What is 'n, and how do I pronounce it?

'n is the Afrikaans indefinite article, the equivalent of English a/an.

A few important points:

• Afrikaans uses 'n for both a and an
• It is usually pronounced like a very short, unstressed uh
• The apostrophe is part of the spelling

So 'n goeie geleentheid means a good opportunity.

Also, do not confuse 'n with een:

• 'n = a/an
• een = one

Why is it goeie and not goed?