How to say like in Afrikaans: hou van– part 4 (hou daarvan)
When does "hou van" change.
"Hou van" always needs something to like. It can be an object, concept or person.
Example 1
I like carrots.
Ek hou van wortels.
If you don't specify what you like you can use the word "dit" (this/ it)
Example 2
I like it/ this.
Ek hou van dit.
Another way of saying "hou van dit" is "hou daarvan."
Example 3
I like it/ this.
Ek hou daarvan.
When to use "hou daarvan"
We also use "hou daarvan" when what we like is a more complicated idea that takes more than one or two words to explain.
Example 1
I like it when it rains.
Ek hou daarvan wanneer dit reën.
Because what you like (wanneer die reën) is a bit more complicated we use "hou daarvan."
Example 2
I like to go fishing.
Ek hou daarvan om vis te gaan vang.
If "hou van" is in front of and more complicated idea like an infinitive (om te) it becomes "hou daarvan."
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