Subject

In the last post we’ve learned about greetings and how to introduce yourself. Now let me tell you about singular and plural subject. Same with others language, the sentences usually have at least subject and verb.

SUBJECT SINGULAR:

1. I =

saya (polite and formal)

Aku (polite, and more friendly)

Gue (unpolite, only for a close friend)

2. You =

Anda (polite and formal)

Kamu (polite and more friendly) But it doesn’t suitable for junior to senior, or employer to their boss. If you’d like to talk with someone who has a higher position, you can call using their name, but you have to put these word before: Pak/Bapak, Bu/Ibu, Mba, Mas… it’s generally use. E.g:

• Pak Joni (Mr.Joni)

• Bu Anna (Mrs.Anna / Madam/Mam)

• Mba Merry (Ms. Merry)

• Mas Donny (Mr. Donny)eLo (unpolite, only for a close friend)

3. She/he/it = dia

in bahasa there’re no difference in gender here, male or female we still can use “dia” and also for animal or anythings.

SUBJECT PLURAL:

1. We = kita/kami

Ex: We are human (kita adalah manusia)

2. You = kalian

Ex: You live in this world (kalian tinggal di dunia ini)

3. They = mereka

Ex: They are noisy (mereka berisik)

OK, that’s all for now, see you on the next article….have a nice day ^_^

Let's speak Indonesian

Indonesian or some people say Bahasa Indonesia is the national language of the Republic of Indonesia. For foreigners who live in Indonesia or would like to visit here, may need to learn this language. Like I said before, I'll share how to speak Indonesia. Ok, now let's start in greetings and introduction.

SALAM: (GREETINGS:)
Halo (Hello)
Hai (Hi)
Selamat pagi (Good morning)
Selamat siang/selamat sore (Good afternoon)
Selamat malam (Good evening)
Selamat tidur (Good night)
Selamat tinggal Good bye

"Selamat pagi" is appropiate from the time you wake up till 11 am.
"Selamat siang" is appropriate from about 11 pm till around 3 pm.
"Selamat sore" is appropriate from 3 pm till around 6 pm.
"Selamat malam" from then on.


PERKENALAN & PERCAKAPAN SEDERHANA
(INTRODUCTION & SIMPLE TALK)

Siapa namamu? (What is your name?)
nama saya Claire (My name is Claire)

Nama lengkapmu? (Your full name?)
Claire Redfield

Nama panggilanmu? (Your nickname?)
Panggil saja Claire (Just call me Claire)

Anda berasal dari mana? (Where do you come from?)
Saya berasal dari Australia (I come from Australia)

Di mana anda tinggal? (Where do you live?)
Saya tinggal di Brisbane (I live in Brisbane)

Apa pekerjaan anda? (What do you do?)
Saya seorang mahasiswa ( I'm a college student)

Berapa umur anda? (How old are you?)
Saya berumur 19 tahun (I'm 19 years old)

Anda tertarik dalam hal apa? ( What are you interested in?)
Saya tertarik pada motor (I'm interested in motorcycles)

Hobi anda apa? (What's your hobby?)
Hobi saya balapan motor (my hobby is motor racing)


OK, Let's continue next time .....Hopefully it can be usefull for everyone, thanks

What's Next?

Well, this is the first time I write an article in January 2011.
so, What's next on my blog....?
A few days ago, I read a news from VIVAnews.com about Indonesian proposed to be the official language in ASEAN in The 31st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Hanoi, Vietnam on last September. I still don't know it'll be accepted or not, but this is a really good thing.
Therefore, I have plan to make lesson articles about how to speak Indonesian. Who knows this would be useful for people overseas who want to visit Indonesia. Don't worry about learning it, I'll make it simple as I can, not too much in grammar, but more focus in conversation.
OK, just wait and see....it's coming soon.... :)