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Malay (individual language) Grammar - Adjectives

Hi Malay (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on adjectives in Malay (individual language). Adjectives are words used to describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They can be used to convey various emotions and meanings, like colours, sizes, textures, and more.

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Types of Adjectives in Malay (individual language)

In Malay (individual language), adjectives are categorized into two groups: attributive adjectives and predicate adjectives.

An attributive adjective describes the property of the noun that it modifies whereas a predicate adjective describes the subject of the verb.

Let's look at some examples:

Attributive Adjectives	Predicate Adjectives	Example
Besar	Keadaan	Budi dalam keadaan yang besar. (Budi is in a big state.)
Menarik	Cepat	Pergerakan peserta yang menarik dan cepat. (The movement of the participants is interesting and fast.)
Cantik	Tua	Bunga itu cantik tetapi sudah tua. (The flower is beautiful but old.)

Note: In Malay (individual language) grammar, attributive adjectives are usually placed before the nouns while predicate adjectives are placed after the verbs.

Here's an example dialogue between two friends that illustrate the use of adjectives in Malay (individual language):

• Person 1: Warna bunga-bunga di taman ini sangat cantik! (The colours of the flowers in this garden are very beautiful!)
• Person 2: Ya, betul! Kecuali bunga yang itu, yang kelihatan agak busuk. (Yes, that's true! Except for that flower over there which looks a bit rotten.)

Comparison of Adjectives in Malay (individual language)

In Malay (individual language), there are different ways to compare adjectives.

The comparative form of adjectives is formed by adding "lebih" which means "more" in English, before the adjective.

The superlative form of adjectives is formed by adding "paling" which means "the most" in English, before the adjective.

Let's see some examples:

Adjective	Comparative Form	Superlative Form
Cepat (Fast)	Lebih cepat (Faster)	Paling cepat (The fastest)
Tinggi (Tall)	Lebih tinggi (Taller)	Paling tinggi (The tallest)
Sihat (Healthy)	Lebih sihat (Healthier)	Paling sihat (The healthiest)

Here's an example dialogue between two friends that illustrate comparison of adjectives in Malay (individual language):

• Person 1: Intan nampak lebih gemuk hari ini. (Intan looks fatter today.)
• Person 2: Ya betul, tapi aku fikir Nabilah tetap paling gemuk di antara kita. (Yes, that's true but I still think Nabilah is the fattest among us.)

Adjective Placement in Malay (individual language)

In Malay (individual language) grammar, attributive adjectives are usually placed before the nouns, while predicate adjectives are placed after the verbs. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule.

Some adjectives such as "tersedia" (available), "layak" (worthy), and "sempurna" (perfect) can be used either as attributive or predicate adjectives.

Let's look at some examples:

Attributive Adjectives	Predicate Adjectives	Example
Tersedia	Tersedia	Hotel ini tersedia bilik yang bersih untuk pengunjung. (This hotel has clean rooms available for visitors.)
Layak	Layak	Aksi itu layak dijadikan contoh kepada masyarakat. (That action is worthy to be taken as an example for society.)
Sempurna	Sempurna	Hasil kerjanya tidak sempurna. (The result of his work is not perfect.)

Here's another example dialogue that illustrate the use of adjectives in Malay (individual language):

• Person 1: Sepatu ini sangat selesa dipakai. (These shoes are very comfortable to wear.)
• Person 2: Ya, dan harganya terlalu mahal, saya tidak layak membelinya. (Yes, and they are too expensive, I am not worthy to buy them.)

Conclusion

In conclusion, adjectives are an essential part of Malay (individual language) grammar. They are used to describe and modify nouns or pronouns, and can convey a wide range of meanings and emotions. Make sure to practice the examples given in this lesson, and don't forget to check out other grammar and conversation materials on Polyglot Club to further improve your Malay (individual language) language skills! 😊

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