Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Conditional-Mood

Afrikaans Grammar - Conditional Mood

Hi Afrikaans learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the conditional mood in Afrikaans. This is an important part of the language and understanding it will help you to communicate more effectively.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Negation, Nouns, Definite article & Pronouns.

What is the Conditional Mood?

The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a wish. It is also used to express politeness. In Afrikaans, the conditional mood is formed by adding the suffix "-s" to the verb stem.

Examples

Here are some examples of the conditional mood in action:

• Ek sou kom - I would come
• Hy sou gaan - He would go
• Ons sou sê - We would say

When to Use the Conditional Mood

The conditional mood is used in a variety of situations. Here are some examples:

• To express a wish: Ek sou graag 'n koei hê - I would like to have a cow
• To express politeness: Ek sou dit waardeer as jy my kan help - I would appreciate it if you could help me
• To express a hypothetical situation: As ek ryk was, sou ek 'n huis koop - If I were rich, I would buy a house

Conclusion

We hope that this lesson has helped you to understand the conditional mood in Afrikaans. With practice, you will be able to use it confidently in your conversations.

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Other Lessons

• Questions
• Adjectives
• Nouns
• How to Use Have
• The Rule of “Two Knees”
• Give your Opinion
• Gender
• How to Use Be
• The Rule of “One Knee”

Sources

• Afrikaans grammar - Wikipedia