More than one and ownership
Indonesian nouns do not require plural endings. can mean a table and chairs, with context showing the number.
Reduplication such as can make plurality explicit when helpful. After a numeral use an unmarked noun: , not a required doubled form.
expresses having. identifies ownership: . Learn as a reassurance chunk.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I have one cup. | ||
| I have one cup. | ||
| This is Rina's table. | ||
| This is Rina's table. | ||
| I do not have a sofa. | ||
| I do not have a sofa. | ||
Saya punya satu cangkir.I have one cup.
Ini meja Rina.This is Rina's table.
Saya tidak punya sofa.I do not have a sofa.
Ada dua kursi.There are two chairs.
Ini untuk kamu.This is for you.
Saya perlu meja.I need a table.
Kunci ini membuka semua pintu.This key opens all the doors.
Selamat makan!Enjoy your meal!
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I have one cup.
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This is Rina's table.
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I do not have a sofa.
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There are two chairs.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Saya punya satu .
I have one cup.
Ini meja .
This is Rina's table.
Saya tidak sofa.
I do not have a sofa.
Ada dua .
There are two chairs.
Ini untuk .
This is for you.
Saya perlu .
I need a table.
Kunci ini membuka semua .
This key opens all the doors.
Selamat !
Enjoy your meal!
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Saya tidak sofa.
I do not have a sofa.
Ada dua .
There are two chairs.
Ini untuk .
This is for you.
Saya perlu .
I need a table.
Kunci ini membuka semua .
This key opens all the doors.
Selamat !
Enjoy your meal!
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I have one cup.
This is Rina's table.
I do not have a sofa.
There are two chairs.
This is for you.
I need a table.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I have one cup.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I have one cup.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
This is Rina's table.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
This is Rina's table.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I do not have a sofa.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I do not have a sofa.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
There are two chairs.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
There are two chairs.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
