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    The definite article
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    Afrikaans only have one definite article, namely die the. The definite article has a variety of meanings, the most important of which is that the subsequent noun is identifiable. The user assumes that the listener / reader can identify what is being referred to (Van Rooy 2017:264). The definite article in Afrikaans does not distinguish between number or gender, as can be seen in the examples below.

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    a. Die seun loop in die straat.
    the boy walk in the street
    The boy is walking in the street.
    b. Die meisie loop in die straat.
    the girl walk in the street
    The girl is walking in the street.
    c. Die seuns loop in die straat.
    the boys walk in the street
    The boys are walking in the street.
    d. Die meisies loop in die straat.
    the girls walk in the street
    The girls are walking in the street.
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    Both the definite article and the indefinite article have a function in the domain of discourse, as well as distinguishable uses. More details regarding the function and use of the definite article can be found by following the corresponding links:

    References
    • Van Rooy, B2017Kontemporêre Afrikaanse taalkunde [Contemporary Afrikaans linguistics]Carstens, W.A.M. & Bosman, N. (ed.)Afrikaanse sintaksis, funksioneel benader [Afrikaans syntax, functionally approached]Van Schaik Uitgewers251-297
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    Author(s): Adri Breed; Johanita Kirsten
    Category: Afrikaans Syntax
    Keywords: definitenessnumbergender
    Version: 1.0, May 2020
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