Place Prepositions in Afrikaans Exercises: Where Things Are

Mastering place prepositions in Afrikaans is essential for anyone looking to communicate effectively in the language. Place prepositions are the words that describe the location or position of an object relative to another object, such as "on," "under," "next to," and "between." Understanding how to use these in Afrikaans will not only enhance your sentence structure but also provide you with a clearer way to express spatial relationships. This set of exercises is designed to help you practice and internalize the use of place prepositions in various contexts, making your learning experience both practical and engaging. Through these carefully crafted exercises, you will encounter a variety of scenarios that require the application of place prepositions. Whether you are describing where furniture is located in a room, giving directions, or simply pointing out the position of everyday items, these exercises will help solidify your grasp of Afrikaans place prepositions. By consistently practicing with these examples, you will build the confidence and proficiency needed to use these prepositions naturally in conversation and writing. Dive in and start enhancing your Afrikaans language skills today!

Exercise 1

1. Die kat sit *op* die mat (preposition indicating position on top).

2. Die boek is *onder* die tafel (preposition indicating position beneath).

3. Die hond slaap *langs* die bed (preposition indicating next to).

4. Die skildery hang *teen* die muur (preposition indicating against).

5. Die kinders speel *in* die tuin (preposition indicating inside).

6. Die motor is geparkeer *voor* die huis (preposition indicating in front of).

7. Die venster is *agter* die gordyne (preposition indicating behind).

8. Die voëls vlieg *oor* die meer (preposition indicating over).

9. Die sleutel lê *tussen* die boeke (preposition indicating between).

10. Die man staan *by* die bushalte (preposition indicating beside).

Exercise 2

1. Die kat is *op* die tafel. (preposition for on)

2. Die hond slaap *onder* die bed. (preposition for under)

3. Die boeke is *in* die rak. (preposition for in)

4. Die kind speel *voor* die huis. (preposition for in front of)

5. Die skoene is *langs* die deur. (preposition for next to)

6. Die motor is *agter* die huis geparkeer. (preposition for behind)

7. Die lamp staan *tussen* die bank en die tafel. (preposition for between)

8. Die prent hang *teen* die muur. (preposition for against)

9. Die voëls sit *bo-op* die dak. (preposition for on top of)

10. Die kinders hardloop *om* die parkie. (preposition for around)

Exercise 3

1. Die boek lê *op* die tafel (preposition for "on").

2. Die hond slaap *onder* die bed (preposition for "under").

3. Die kat sit *langs* die stoel (preposition for "next to").

4. Die skool is *naby* die park (preposition for "near").

5. Die winkel is *teenoor* die kafee (preposition for "across from").

6. Die huis is *agter* die boom (preposition for "behind").

7. Die motor staan *voor* die huis (preposition for "in front of").

8. Die voël sit *bo-op* die dak (preposition for "on top of").

9. Die kinders speel *binne* die huis (preposition for "inside").

10. Die rivier vloei *deur* die dorp (preposition for "through").