Example 29-24

Ons verstaan dit goed.
Ons
1pl
verstaan
understand
dit
it
goed.
well
We understand it well.
Comment:
Here ons can have both an inclusive and an exclusive reading, depending on the speaker's intention. Just as in English, ons can be stressed to signify an exclusive meaning - ONS verstaan dit goed (maar jy nie), i.e. 'WE understand it well (but you don't)'.
Type:
naturalistic spoken
Source:
Own knowledge