Prepositions of Direction in Afrikaans Exercises: Where Things Go

Understanding prepositions of direction in Afrikaans is essential for mastering the language, as these words help clarify where things are going and how they move. In Afrikaans, as in English, prepositions of direction indicate movement toward a specific location, and knowing them can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively. This set of exercises will guide you through the various directional prepositions, such as "na" (to), "in" (into), and "uit" (out of), providing you with the necessary practice to use them confidently in conversation and writing. Our carefully designed exercises will offer you practical scenarios and sentences that require the correct use of Afrikaans directional prepositions. By engaging with these activities, you will not only reinforce your understanding of these prepositions but also improve your overall fluency. Each exercise is crafted to challenge your comprehension and application skills, ensuring that you can accurately describe the movement and placement of objects and people in different contexts. Dive into these exercises to solidify your grasp of Afrikaans prepositions of direction and enhance your linguistic proficiency.

Exercise 1

1. Die kat spring *oor* die muur (preposition indicating movement across).

2. Ons ry *na* die park vir 'n piekniek (preposition indicating direction towards).

3. Hy stap *deur* die deur en groet almal (preposition indicating movement through).

4. Sy hardloop *langs* die strand terwyl sy sing (preposition indicating movement alongside).

5. Ek gooi die bal *in* die mandjie (preposition indicating movement into).

6. Hulle vlieg *bo* die wolke na 'n nuwe bestemming (preposition indicating movement above).

7. Die hond draf *om* die boom in die tuin (preposition indicating movement around).

8. Ons vaar *oor* die see na 'n ander land (preposition indicating movement over).

9. Hy klim *op* die tafel om die lig reg te maak (preposition indicating movement onto).

10. Die kind hardloop *na* sy ouers toe (preposition indicating direction towards).

Exercise 2

1. Die kat spring *oor* die muur (preposition for going over something).

2. Ons stap *langs* die strand (preposition for walking beside something).

3. Hy gooi die bal *na* sy vriend (preposition for throwing towards someone).

4. Sy hardloop *om* die park (preposition for running around something).

5. Die voëls vlieg *bo* die bome (preposition for flying above something).

6. Ek sit die boek *op* die tafel (preposition for placing on top of something).

7. Hy ry die fiets *deur* die stad (preposition for going through something).

8. Hulle swem *in* die see (preposition for being inside something).

9. Sy trek die stoel *onder* die tafel (preposition for pulling under something).

10. Ons klim *uit* die motor (preposition for getting out of something).

Exercise 3

1. Die kat spring *oor* die muur. (preposition for crossing a barrier)

2. Sy loop *na* die park toe. (preposition indicating direction towards a place)

3. Die hond hardloop *na* die straat. (preposition indicating direction towards a place)

4. Hy klim *op* die berg. (preposition for ascending something)

5. Ons gaan *deur* die hek. (preposition for passing through something)

6. Hulle ry *langs* die rivier. (preposition indicating movement along the side of something)

7. Sy stap *in* die kamer. (preposition indicating entering a space)

8. Hy stap *uit* die huis. (preposition indicating exiting a space)

9. Die voël vlieg *oor* die tuin. (preposition for flying above something)

10. Hulle vaar *langs* die kus. (preposition indicating sailing along the side of something)