of in Afrikaans
of in Afrikaans is van — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in Afrikaans
van
possessive genitive: belonging to
van
objective genitive: connecting action noun with object
What does "of" mean?
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prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
"The cover of the book was torn."
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prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
"The bridge was built of stone."
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prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
"He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes."
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prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
"They spoke of old times."
of in a sentence
- The cover of the book was torn.
- She is a friend of mine.
- The bridge was built of stone.
- He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "of" in Afrikaans?
"of" in Afrikaans is van. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
How do you use "of" in a sentence?
Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In Afrikaans, "of" is van.
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