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Word Order (a sample lesson)
The verb “to be”: is, am, are has no equivalent in Indonesian. The articles, “a” and “an” are not expressed as such in a simple conversation. Learn these sentences and their patterns:
A.
| Bahasa Indonesia | English |
|---|---|
| Ini mobil | This is a car |
| Ini pulpen | This is a pen |
| Ini pulpen saya | This is my pen |
B.
| Bahasa Indonesia | English |
|---|---|
| Itu rumah | That is a house |
| Itu meja | That is a table |
| Itu meja Anda | That is your table |
C.
| Bahasa Indonesia | English |
|---|---|
| Rumah besar | A house is big / a big house |
| Pulpen kecil | A pen is small / a small pen |
| Teman baik | A good friend |
D.
| Bahasa Indonesia | English |
|---|---|
| Nama saya Peter | My name is Peter |
| Buku saya baru | My book is new |
| Rumah Anda besar | Your house is big |
E.
| Bahasa Indonesia | English |
|---|---|
| Mobil Anda bersih | Your car is clean |
| Meja kami kotor | Our table is dirty |
| Kursi kita kotor | Our chairs are dirty |
F.
| Bahasa Indonesia | English |
|---|---|
| Temannya sakit | His / her friend is sick |
| Anak mereka sehat | Their child is healthy (fine) |
| Bukunya baru | His / her book is new |