No. 751 in Afrikaans
verder
"Verder" means "further" or "beyond" in English.
In a sentence
Ek wil verder lees in hierdie boek.
I want to read further in this book.
In this sentence, 'verder' is used to indicate continuation of an action, 'lees' (to read).
Ons reis verder na die volgende dorpie.
We travel farther to the next village.
In this sentence, 'verder' indicates physical continuation in terms of distance, related to the action 'reis' (to travel).
Verder het ek geen vrae nie.
Furthermore, I have no questions.
In this sentence, 'verder' functions as a discourse marker, signaling additional information or elaboration.
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