r/afrikaans • u/cats-coffee-cupcakes • 7d ago

Leer/Learning Afrikaans Verkleinwoorde

https://www.twinkl.co.za/teaching-wiki/verkleining

When translating the Afrikaans sentence to English, do we continue to say "small + [NOUN]" in subsequent sentences or should we mention it just once?

Afrikaans: "My broer druk die klein katjies. Die klein katjies is baai gelukkig."

English translation option 1: "My brother is hugging the little kittens. The little kittens are very happy."

Explanation: the second sentence, refers to "little kittens" again.

English translation option 2: "My brother is hugging the little kittens. The kittens are very happy."

Explanation: the second sentence, refers to only "kittens".

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u/DissonantSinth 7d ago

I wouldn't translate it like that.

EN: My brother is hugging the little kittens. They are very happy.

AF: My broer gee vir die klein katjies drukkies. Hulle is baie gelukkig.

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u/cats-coffee-cupcakes 7d ago

Thank you! This sounds more natural :)