Understanding Pluralization with 'Para' in Bahasa Indonesia
In Bahasa Indonesia, we sometimes use the word 'para' to show that we are talking about more than one person. This is a special way to make nouns plural, especially when referring to groups of people.
Important Points
- Use 'para' before nouns that refer to people.
- 'Para' is often used in formal contexts.
- It can show respect or importance to the group being mentioned.
When you use 'para', it is like saying 'all the...' or 'the group of...' in English. This is different from just adding an 's' like in English to show more than one.
Examples
- Para guru sedang rapat di aula.
- Para siswa bermain di lapangan.
- Para dokter berdiskusi tentang pasien.
In these examples, 'para' is used before words like 'guru', 'siswa', and 'dokter' to show that we are talking about more than one teacher, student, or doctor.
Important Points
- Do not use 'para' with non-human nouns.
- 'Para' can make the sentence sound more formal.
Remember, 'para' is a special word that helps us talk about groups of people in a respectful and formal way. It's like magic for making people plural in Bahasa Indonesia!