Value Typical passive construction

Language:
Afrikaans
Parameter:
Passive constructions
References
Donaldson 1993: 257-262

Examples

  1. Die seun word deur 'n by gesteek.
    Die
    def.art
    seun
    boy
    word
    become
    deur
    by
    'n
    a
    by
    bee
    ge-steek.
    ptcp-stung
    The boy is being stung by a bee.
  2. Die seun is deur 'n by gesteek.
    Die
    def.art
    seun
    boy
    is
    is
    deur
    by
    'n
    a
    by
    bee
    ge-steek.
    ptcp-stung
    The boy was stung by a bee.
  3. Daar word met mening gedans/gesing.
    Daar
    there
    word
    become
    met
    with
    mening
    intention/energy
    ge-dans/ge-sing.
    ptcp-danced/ptcp-sung
    There is energetic dancing/singing.