Lydend en Bedrywende Vorm
Bedrywende vorm (Active voice) and Lydende vorm (Passive voice) are two ways in which a verb is used to describe an action in a sentence. Here is a more detailed explanation of each:
- Bedrywende vorm (Active voice): In the bedrywende vorm, the subject of the sentence is the agent performing the action. The focus is on the person or thing carrying out the action.
Example: Ek skryf ‘n brief. (I am writing a letter.)
In this example, “Ek” is the subject (I) and “skryf” is the verb (write) describing the action. The bedrywende vorm emphasizes the person or thing performing the action.
- Lydende vorm (Passive voice): In the lydende vorm, the subject of the sentence is not the agent performing the action, but rather the entity receiving the action. The focus is on the thing or person receiving the action.
Example: Die brief word deur my geskryf. (The letter is written by me.)
In this example, “Die brief” is the subject (The letter) and “word geskryf” is the verb (is written) describing the action. The lydende vorm emphasizes the entity receiving the action.
The choice between bedrywende vorm and lydende vorm depends on the focus of your sentence and the emphasis you want to place. Bedrywende vorm emphasizes the agent performing the action, while lydende vorm emphasizes the entity receiving the action.