Top 10 Sentence Patterns for Beginners

In this lesson, you will learn the Top 10 Afrikaans Sentence Patterns for Beginners. Even though you may already know some Afrikaans vocabulary, perhaps you’re finding it difficult to string together coherent sentences. This lesson will break down the key components of 10 basic Afrikaans sentence patterns, while also giving you an example of each one. Take your Afrikaans to the next level by formulating clear, well-organized Afrikaans sentences!

P.S. Be sure to click on the links below to take relevant lessons to learn even more about each sentence pattern!

■ Target Pattern
-Entry: Ek is...
-English:I am ...

■ Example
-Ek is Susan.
-I am Susan.

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Ek voel...
- English: I feel...

■ Example

- Entry: Ek voel warm.
- English: I feel warm."

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Dit is...
- English: It is ...

■ Example

- Entry: Dit is koud.
- English: It is cold. "

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Waar is die ...?
- English: Where is the ...?

■ Example

- Entry: Waar die die yskas?
- English: Where is the fridge?"

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Ek hou van ...
- English: I like...

■ Example

- Entry: Ek hou van koffie.
- English: I like coffee. "

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Hoeveel kos die ...?
- English: How much is the ...?

■ Example

- Entry: Hoeveel kos die klere?
- English: How much are these clothes?"

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Dankie vir die...
- English: Thank you for the ...

■ Example

- Entry: Dankie vir die hulp.
- English: Thank you for the help. "

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Die ... proe lekker.
- English: The ... tastes nice.

■ Example

- Entry: Die tee proe lekker.
- English: The tea tastes nice. "

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Ons gaan ....
- English: We are going to...

■ Example

- Entry: Ons gaan skool toe.
- English: We are going to school."

"■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Jy het 'n mooi...
- English: You have a pretty ...

■ Example

- Entry: Jy het 'n mooi hoed.
- English: You have a pretty hat."