Die kragbron is gereed.

The power source is ready.

Breakdown of Die kragbron is gereed.

• wees: to be
• gereed: ready
• die kragbron: the power source

Questions & Answers about Die kragbron is gereed.

What does die mean here? Is it the or this/that?

Here, die means the.

It is the normal Afrikaans definite article, and it is used for both singular and plural nouns:

• die kragbron = the power source
• die kragbronne = the power sources

It does not mean this in this sentence. If you want this, Afrikaans usually uses hierdie.

Is kragbron really one word?

Yes. Kragbron is a compound noun, and Afrikaans usually writes compounds as one word.

It is made up of:

• krag = power
• bron = source

So kragbron literally means power source.

This is very common in Afrikaans. English often uses two words where Afrikaans prefers one compound word.

Why is the verb is? Does Afrikaans use the same form for everyone?