Understanding Active and Passive Voice in Bahasa Indonesia
In Bahasa Indonesia, verbs can be used in two main ways: active and passive voice. Understanding the difference between these two can help you express who is doing an action and who is receiving it.
In the active voice, the subject of the sentence is the one doing the action. The verb usually starts with 'me-' or 'ber-'.
Examples
- Dia membaca buku.
- Anak-anak bermain di taman.
- Guru mengajar matematika.
In the passive voice, the subject is the one receiving the action. The verb usually starts with 'di-' or 'ter-'.
Examples
- Buku dibaca oleh dia.
- Permainan dimainkan oleh anak-anak.
- Matematika diajarkan oleh guru.
Important Points
- In active voice, the subject performs the action.
- In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
- Active verbs often start with 'me-' or 'ber-'.
- Passive verbs often start with 'di-' or 'ter-'.
- Use 'oleh' to indicate who performs the action in passive sentences.
By understanding these rules, you can create sentences that clearly show who is doing what in both active and passive forms. Practice with different verbs to get comfortable with changing between active and passive voice.