Conditionals - Afrikaans Grammar

In Afrikaans grammar, conditionals are an essential component for constructing sentences to express hypothetical or unreal situations. There are three main types of conditionals: the factual or real conditional, the future conditional, and the past conditional.

The factual conditional is used when the condition and its result are both true or possible in the present or future. It is formed by using the conjunction “as” (meaning “if”) followed by the present indicative tense in both the condition and the result.

The future conditional is used to describe a condition that is not yet true or possible in the present, but could become true in the future. It is formed by using the conjunction “as” followed by the present tense in the condition and the future tense in the result.

The past conditional is used to talk about a condition that is contrary to reality or impossible in the present. It is formed by using the conjunction “as” followed by the past tense in the condition and the past tense with the auxiliary verb “sou” in the result.

By mastering the theory of conditionals in Afrikaans grammar, learners are able to effectively express hypothetical situations and convey their thoughts accurately in various contexts.