Voorsetsels (prepositions)
Let’s make this simple. Work through the lesson, then practise one step at a time. You do not need to guess; use the examples and checks as your guide.
What You Will Learn
You will build confidence with this topic by reading the explanation, checking the examples, and completing the related practice task.
Wat is voorsetsels?
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Print book Wat is voorsetsels? Site: Learning System – WordWise Course: Grade 9 Afrikaans FAL Book: Wat is voorsetsels? Printed by: Codex Skill Date: Friday, 22 May 2026, 2:23 PM Table of contents 1. Inleiding 2. Voorsetsels plakkaat 1. Inleiding Voorsetsels Voorsetsels is woorde wat wys waar of wanneer iets gebeur. Prepositions are words that show where or when something happens.
Hulle wys die plek van dinge, soos op, onder, agter of in. They show the place of things, like on, under, behind, or in. Jy gebruik voorsetsels om jou sinne duideliker te maak en te sê waar dinge is. You use prepositions to make your sentences clearer and to say where things are. Voorbeelde: Die hond sit op die mat. The dog sits on the mat. Die bal is onder die tafel.
The ball is under the table. Die kind staan agter die deur. The child stands behind the door. Die kat slaap in die boks. The cat sleeps in the box. 2. Voorsetsels plakkaat
Quick practice
Choose three examples and explain why each answer works. Practise one step at a time.