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How do you say are in Afrikaans?

There isn't a single word for "are" in Afrikaans, as it depends on the context. Here are some ways to express "are" in Afrikaans:

For the present tense:

* is (for singular)

* is (for plural)

Examples:

* Die katte is mooi. (The cats are beautiful.)

* Hy is siek. (He is sick.)

For the past tense:

* was (for singular and plural)

Example:

* Hulle was gister by die strand. (They were at the beach yesterday.)

For the future tense:

* sal wees (for singular and plural)

Example:

* Ek sal wees by die skool môre. (I will be at school tomorrow.)

Note: "Is" is the most common form of "are" in Afrikaans.

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