No. 301 in Afrikaans

volgens

"According to."

In a sentence

Volgens die weersvoorspelling gaan dit môre reën.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Used to attribute information to a source.
Alles verloop volgens plan.
Everything is going according to plan.
Used to indicate adherence to a plan or schedule.
Volgens hom is hierdie boek baie interessant.
According to him, this book is very interesting.
Used to relay someone's opinion or statement.

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