Placing things and objects
Location phrases include . Write the preposition separately from the place.
The object normally follows a verb: , , . can clarify a recipient: .
-nya attaches to a word and refers back to a known person or object: next to it, takes it. Learn complete common words before expecting productive changes.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Miko is behind the computer. | ||
| Miko is behind the computer. | ||
| Miko is in front of the printer. | ||
| Miko is in front of the printer. | ||
| The pen is on the table. | ||
| The pen is on the table. | ||
Miko di belakang komputer.Miko is behind the computer.
Miko di depan printer.Miko is in front of the printer.
Pena di atas meja.The pen is on the table.
Tas di bawah meja.The bag is under the table.
Tolong beri saya kertas.Please give me paper.
Tolong beri saya pena.Please give me a pen.
Miko membawa mouse.Miko brings a computer mouse.
Meja saya di samping meja Bapak.My desk is next to your desk.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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Miko is behind the computer.
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Miko is in front of the printer.
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The pen is on the table.
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The bag is under the table.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Miko di komputer.
Miko is behind the computer.
Miko di printer.
Miko is in front of the printer.
Pena di meja.
The pen is on the table.
Tas di meja.
The bag is under the table.
Tolong beri saya .
Please give me paper.
Tolong beri saya .
Please give me a pen.
Miko membawa .
Miko brings a computer mouse.
Meja saya di meja Bapak.
My desk is next to your desk.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Pena di meja.
The pen is on the table.
Tas di meja.
The bag is under the table.
Tolong beri saya .
Please give me paper.
Tolong beri saya .
Please give me a pen.
Miko membawa .
Miko brings a computer mouse.
Meja saya di meja Bapak.
My desk is next to your desk.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
Miko is behind the computer.
Miko is in front of the printer.
The pen is on the table.
The bag is under the table.
Please give me paper.
Please give me a pen.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Miko is behind the computer.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
Miko is behind the computer.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
Miko is in front of the printer.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
Miko is in front of the printer.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
The pen is on the table.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
The pen is on the table.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
The bag is under the table.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
The bag is under the table.
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
