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Definite article ‘the’ Exercises in Afrikaans language
In Afrikaans, the definite article 'the' is expressed with the word "die." Unlike in English, where 'the' remains constant regardless of the noun it describes, "die" is used consistently for both singular and plural nouns in Afrikaans. This simplicity eliminates the need for agreement in gender, making it a bit easier for English speakers to grasp. However, mastering its proper usage still requires practice, especially when considering the nuances of its application in different contexts.
Understanding when and how to use "die" is essential for achieving fluency in Afrikaans. While the rule might seem straightforward, there are various instances where English speakers might find it challenging due to differences in sentence structure and idiomatic expressions. This section will guide you through a series of exercises designed to help you become comfortable with using "die" correctly, enhancing both your reading and speaking skills in Afrikaans.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Die kat sit op *die* stoel (definite article for 'the chair').</p>
<p>2. Hy het *die* boek gelees (definite article for 'the book').</p>
<p>3. Ons eet *die* kos wat Ma gemaak het (definite article for 'the food').</p>
<p>4. Ek het *die* hond gesien (definite article for 'the dog').</p>
<p>5. Sy dra *die* rok vir die partytjie (definite article for 'the dress').</p>
<p>6. Hulle besoek *die* museum vandag (definite article for 'the museum').</p>
<p>7. Ek het *die* deur oopgemaak (definite article for 'the door').</p>
<p>8. Hy speel met *die* bal in die tuin (definite article for 'the ball').</p>
<p>9. Sy kyk na *die* film in die bioskoop (definite article for 'the film').</p>
<p>10. Hulle gaan na *die* strand vir 'n piekniek (definite article for 'the beach').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Sy het *die* boek op die tafel gelos (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>2. Hulle gaan na *die* park vir 'n piekniek (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>3. Ek wil *die* nuwe fliek sien (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>4. Ons het *die* hond in die tuin gesien (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>5. Neem asseblief *die* sleutel van die tafel af (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>6. Hy het *die* motor by die winkel geparkeer (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>7. Sy is *die* beste speler in die span (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>8. Hulle het *die* huis mooi geverf (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>9. Ek het *die* blomme vir jou gebring (definite article for 'the').</p>
<p>10. Ons gaan *die* nuwe restaurant probeer (definite article for 'the').</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ek het *die* boek gelees (definite article).</p>
<p>2. *Die* kat slaap op die bed (definite article for the cat).</p>
<p>3. Ons gaan na *die* park vandag (definite article for a specific place).</p>
<p>4. Sy hou van *die* nuwe liedjie (definite article for a specific song).</p>
<p>5. Hy het *die* motor gewas (definite article for the car).</p>
<p>6. *Die* kinders speel in die tuin (definite article for the children).</p>
<p>7. Ek ken *die* antwoord op die vraag (definite article for the answer).</p>
<p>8. Ons eet by *die* restaurant vanaand (definite article for a specific restaurant).</p>
<p>9. *Die* hond het geblaf toe ek inkom (definite article for the dog).</p>
<p>10. Sy het *die* prentjie geteken (definite article for the picture).</p>