Public Transport

1. Watter bus gaan na die middestad?

   Which bus goes to the city center?

   Usage

   Used at a bus stop to find the correct bus to the city center

   Grammar Note

   "watter + noun + verb?" is used to select from known options

2. Hoeveel haltes na [bestemming]?

   How many stops to [destination]?

   Usage

   Used to ask the number of stops to a destination

   Grammar Note

   "hoeveel" is the question word for quantity

3. Laat my asseblief hier af.

   Please let me off here.

   Usage

   Used to ask the driver to stop and let you off

   Grammar Note

   "laat ... af" is a separable verb meaning "to let off"

4. Is hierdie sitplek beset?

   Is this seat taken?

   Usage

   Used to check if a seat is available on a bus or train

   Grammar Note

   "Is … beset?" asks whether the seat is occupied. "Occupied" is beset; it is not besit, which means "to own".

5. Hoe laat is die laaste bus?

   What time is the last bus?

   Usage

   Used to find out when the last bus departs

   Grammar Note

   "hoe laat" is the Afrikaans expression for asking the time

6. Waar kan ek 'n kaartjie koop?

   Where can I buy a ticket?

   Usage

   Used to find out where to purchase a transport ticket

   Grammar Note

   "waar kan ek ... koop?" combines location and ability in a question

7. Stop hierdie bus by die mark?

   Does this bus stop at the market?

   Usage

   Used to confirm whether the bus stops at a specific location

   Grammar Note

   In Afrikaans yes/no questions, the verb comes first

8. Van watter platform vertrek dit?

   Which platform does it depart from?

   Usage

   Used at a station to find the correct departure platform

   Grammar Note

   "van watter" means "from which" — preposition followed by question word

9. Is daar 'n direkte roete?

   Is there a direct route?

   Usage

   Used to ask if there is a non-stop or direct route

   Grammar Note

   "is daar ...?" is the existential question "is there ...?"

10. Hoe lank neem die reis?

    How long does the journey take?

    Usage

    Used to ask the duration of the journey

    Grammar Note

    "hoe lank neem ...?" is the standard way to ask how long something takes

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