Skei die papier en plastiek.

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Breakdown of Skei die papier en plastiek.

• die plastiek: the plastic; plastic material
• die papier: the paper; paper material
• skei: to separate

Questions & Answers about Skei die papier en plastiek.

What does skei mean here, and what form is it?

Skei means separate here.

In this sentence, it is being used as an imperative verb form, so the sentence is a command or instruction: Separate the paper and plastic.

Afrikaans often uses the plain verb form for commands, without adding anything like English -s or using a separate word like do.

Is this sentence a command?

Yes. Skei die papier en plastiek. is an instruction/command.

Afrikaans commonly uses the verb at the beginning to give commands:

• Skei ... = Separate ...
• Lees ... = Read ...
• Skryf ... = Write ...

So starting with the verb is a strong clue that the sentence is imperative.

Why is there die before papier, but not before plastiek?