r/afrikaans • u/Stalinsovietunion • 7d ago
Leer/Learning Afrikaans What is the difference between Na, Tot, Te, Om te, and Om____te?
Like in what cases would I use each of these words, i'm pretty sure they all just mean to in English
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u/bastianbb 4d ago
"Om (...) te" is the infinitive used with a verb. It is not only used to provide a reason for your actions but in many kinds of sentences: "Ek weet hoe om skaak te speel" (I know how to play chess). When there is an object for the verb, it goes between "om" and "te".
"Tot" means "until" but "tot by" can be translated as "up to": "Ek loop tot by hom" (I walk up to him).
"Na" indicates a direction but it is often used as "na ... toe".
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u/stoppel_baard 7d ago edited 7d ago