Die perseel is groot.

The premises are large.

Breakdown of Die perseel is groot.

• wees: to be
• groot: large
• die perseel: the premises

Questions & Answers about Die perseel is groot.

What does die mean here?

Die is the Afrikaans definite article, so it means the.

A useful thing to know is that Afrikaans does not change die for gender the way some other languages do. It is used very broadly, including with singular and plural nouns.

• die perseel = the property/site/premises
• die huise = the houses

Is perseel a common word, and what kind of thing does it refer to?

Perseel usually refers to a plot, site, property, or sometimes premises, depending on context.

It is often used for land, a building site, or a defined piece of property. So it sounds a bit more formal or property-related than a very everyday word like plek (place).

Depending on context, die perseel is groot could describe:

• a large plot of land
• a large property
• spacious premises

Why is the sentence order Die perseel is groot?