AFK1505
Assignment 4
Due 8 August 2025
, Afrikaans vir beginners (Afrikaans for Beginners)
Question 1
1.1 Identify three (3) words where word stress is on the last syllable:
effektief
politikus
provinsie
In all three words, the accent falls on the final syllable.
Question 2
2.1 Explain the difference in meaning between the two sentences:
1. Hét jy die deur gesluit?
o Emphasis is on the verb "hét". This implies doubt or surprise—perhaps
the speaker is unsure whether the action was done or is surprised that it
was.
o Translation: Did you really lock the door?
2. Het jy die déur gesluit?
o Emphasis is on "dèur", indicating specificity—perhaps the speaker
wants to clarify which door was locked.
o Translation: Did you lock the door (and not something else)?
Question 3
3.1 Correct the sentence:
Incorrect: Mag ek daardie foto asseblief sien?
Corrected: Mag ek asseblief daardie foto sien?
Assignment 4
Due 8 August 2025
, Afrikaans vir beginners (Afrikaans for Beginners)
Question 1
1.1 Identify three (3) words where word stress is on the last syllable:
effektief
politikus
provinsie
In all three words, the accent falls on the final syllable.
Question 2
2.1 Explain the difference in meaning between the two sentences:
1. Hét jy die deur gesluit?
o Emphasis is on the verb "hét". This implies doubt or surprise—perhaps
the speaker is unsure whether the action was done or is surprised that it
was.
o Translation: Did you really lock the door?
2. Het jy die déur gesluit?
o Emphasis is on "dèur", indicating specificity—perhaps the speaker
wants to clarify which door was locked.
o Translation: Did you lock the door (and not something else)?
Question 3
3.1 Correct the sentence:
Incorrect: Mag ek daardie foto asseblief sien?
Corrected: Mag ek asseblief daardie foto sien?
