Understanding Bahasa Indonesia Basic Sentence Structure
In Bahasa Indonesia, sentences are usually formed in a simple and straightforward way. Just like building blocks, you need to arrange the words in the right order to make a complete sentence.
Let's break down each part of the sentence so you can understand how to build your own sentences.
Important Points
- Subject (S): This is the person or thing doing the action. It can be a noun or a pronoun.
- Predicate (P): This part tells us what the subject is doing. It usually contains a verb.
- Object (O): This is the person or thing that receives the action. It can also be a noun or a pronoun.
Now, let's see how these parts come together to form sentences.
Examples
- Ali makan apel.
- Siti membaca buku.
- Dia menulis surat.
In these examples, 'Ali', 'Siti', and 'Dia' are the subjects. 'Makan', 'membaca', and 'menulis' are the predicates, showing the actions. 'Apel', 'buku', and 'surat' are the objects receiving the actions.
Sometimes, sentences can be a bit different, especially when you add extra information or when asking questions. But don't worry, as you practice, you'll get the hang of it!
Examples
- Apel dimakan Ali.
- Buku dibaca Siti?
- Surat ditulis Dia.
In these examples, notice how the object comes first. This is a different structure used for emphasis or in questions.