the in Afrikaans
the in Afrikaans is die — the means used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
the in Afrikaans
die
article
die
this
die
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”
die
with a superlative
What does "the" mean?
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article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
"Please close the door."
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adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.
"The more you practice, the better you get."
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the in a sentence
- Please close the door.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The more you practice, the better you get.
- The longer we waited, the more nervous she became.
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What is "the" in Afrikaans?
"the" in Afrikaans is die. the means: Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
How do you use "the" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door." In Afrikaans, "the" is die.
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