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Welcome to the lesson on '''Prepositions and Conjunctions'''! This part of our course is crucial as it helps you connect ideas and describe relationships in the Malay language. Understanding how to use these grammatical tools will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Malay.
 
In this lesson, we will explore:
 
* What prepositions and conjunctions are
 
* The importance of these in sentence structure
 
* A variety of examples to illustrate their use
 
* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning
 
So, let’s dive into the world of Malay prepositions and conjunctions!


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== Introduction ==
== Introduction to Prepositions ==


Welcome to the lesson on Malay prepositions and conjunctions! In this lesson, we will explore the importance of prepositions and conjunctions in the Malay language and how they are used in sentence structure. Prepositions and conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting words, phrases, and clauses, and understanding their usage will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Malay.
Prepositions are words that indicate relationships between nouns, pronouns, or phrases in a sentence. They help to provide context, such as location, direction, time, and manner. In Malay, prepositions are essential for forming meaningful sentences.


Throughout this lesson, we will delve into the details of prepositions and conjunctions, providing numerous examples to illustrate each point. We will also explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of these linguistic elements, as well as share interesting cultural facts or anecdotes that relate to the topic.
=== Common Malay Prepositions ===


By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Malay prepositions and conjunctions, enabling you to construct sentences with greater accuracy and fluency. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of prepositions and conjunctions in Malay!
Below is a list of some of the most common prepositions in Malay:


== Prepositions ==
* '''di''' - at/in/on


=== Definition and Usage ===
* '''ke''' - to


Prepositions are words that establish a relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. They typically indicate location, direction, time, manner, or purpose. In Malay, prepositions are used to provide additional information about the relationship between objects, people, or actions.
* '''dari''' - from


Here are some commonly used prepositions in Malay:
* '''untuk''' - for
 
* '''dengan''' - with
 
* '''tanpa''' - without
 
* '''antara''' - between/among
 
* '''sebelum''' - before
 
* '''selepas''' - after
 
* '''di luar''' - outside
 
* '''di dalam''' - inside
 
=== Examples Table ===
 
To illustrate the use of these prepositions, here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| atas || /a.taʃ/ || on, above
 
| Saya tinggal di Kuala Lumpur. || saɪ̯ə tɪŋɡal di kuɑlɑ lʊmpʊr || I live in Kuala Lumpur.
 
|-
|-
| bawah || /ba.haʊ/ || under, below
 
| Dia pergi ke sekolah. || diɑ pərɡi kə sɪkɔlɑh || He goes to school.
 
|-
|-
| depan || /dɛ.pan/ || in front of
 
| Buku ini dari perpustakaan. || buːku ini dɑri pərpustəkaˈɑn || This book is from the library.
 
|-
|-
| belakang || /bɛ.la.kaŋ/ || behind
 
| Hadiah ini untuk kamu. || hɑdiɑh ini untʊrk kɑmu || This gift is for you.
 
|-
|-
| dalam || /da.lam/ || in, inside
 
| Saya makan dengan nasi. || saɪ̯ə mɑkɑn dɛŋan nɑsi || I eat with rice.
 
|-
|-
| luar || /lu.ar/ || outside
 
| Dia pergi tanpa saya. || diɑ pərɡi tɑnpɑ sɑjɑ || He goes without me.
 
|-
|-
| antara || /an.ta.ra/ || between
|}


Let's look at some examples to see how prepositions are used in Malay sentences:
| Buku itu ada di atas meja. || buːku itu ɑdɑ di ɑtɑs mɛdʒɑ || The book is on the table.


1. Saya duduk di atas kerusi. (I sit on the chair.)
|-
2. Buku itu berada di bawah meja. (The book is under the table.)
3. Dia berjalan ke depan rumah. (He walks in front of the house.)
4. Anjing itu bersembunyi di belakang pagar. (The dog is hiding behind the fence.)
5. Pakaian saya ada dalam almari. (My clothes are inside the wardrobe.)
6. Mereka bermain di luar taman. (They are playing outside the park.)
7. Jembatan ini terletak antara dua bukit. (This bridge is located between two hills.)


As you can see from these examples, prepositions provide important contextual information about the relationships between various elements in a sentence. Understanding their usage is crucial for constructing meaningful and accurate sentences in Malay.
| Dia duduk di dalam kereta. || diɑ dudʊk di dɑlɑm kəˈrɛtɑ || He sits inside the car.


=== Common Prepositions ===
|-


In addition to the prepositions mentioned earlier, Malay has a wide range of prepositions that are commonly used in everyday language. Here are some more examples:
| Kami bertemu antara dua pokok. || kɑmi bərtəmʊ ɑntɑrə duɑ pɔkɔk || We meet between two trees.


{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| melalui || /mɛ.la.lu.i/ || through
 
|-
| Saya akan datang sebelum hujan. || saɪ̯ə ɑkɑn dɑtɑŋ sɪbɛlʊm huʤɑn || I will come before the rain.
| ke || /kɛ/ || to, towards
 
|-
| daripada || /da.ri.pa.da/ || from, than
|-
| dengan || /dɛŋ.gan/ || with
|-
| bagi || /ba.gi/ || for
|-
| kepada || /kɛ.pa.da/ || to, unto
|-
| sebelum || /sɛ.bɛ.lum/ || before
|-
| selepas || /sɛ.lɛ.pas/ || after
|}
|}


Let's see how these prepositions are used in sentences:
== Introduction to Conjunctions ==
 
Conjunctions are words that join clauses, sentences, or words together. They are vital for creating more complex sentences and expressing relationships between ideas.


1. Kami akan pergi melalui hutan itu. (We will go through that forest.)
=== Common Malay Conjunctions ===
2. Saya hendak pergi ke pasar. (I want to go to the market.)
3. Buku ini adalah daripada adik saya. (This book is from my younger sibling.)
4. Mereka datang dengan ibu mereka. (They come with their mother.)
5. Saya membeli bunga bagi ibu saya. (I buy flowers for my mother.)
6. Saya memberikan hadiah kepada sahabat saya. (I give a gift to my friend.)
7. Mereka makan sebelum pergi ke sekolah. (They eat before going to school.)
8. Anak itu tidur selepas makan. (The child sleeps after eating.)


As you can see, prepositions add depth and clarity to sentence structure in Malay. They help convey specific relationships between objects, people, or actions, and greatly contribute to effective communication.
Here are some frequently used conjunctions in Malay:


== Conjunctions ==
* '''dan''' - and


=== Definition and Usage ===
* '''atau''' - or


Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They play a crucial role in expressing relationships between different elements of a sentence, such as cause and effect, contrast, addition, and more. In Malay, conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or clauses to form cohesive and meaningful sentences.
* '''tetapi''' - but


Here are some commonly used conjunctions in Malay:
* '''kerana''' - because
 
* '''jika''' - if
 
* '''walaupun''' - although
 
* '''sementara''' - while
 
* '''sebab''' - since
 
* '''apabila''' - when
 
* '''sebelum''' - before
 
=== Examples Table ===
 
Let’s look at some examples of how conjunctions are used:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Saya suka kopi dan teh. || saɪ̯ə suːkɑ kɔpi dɑn tɛh || I like coffee and tea.
 
|-
|-
| dan || /dan/ || and
 
| Anda mahu nasi atau roti? || ɑndɑ mɑhu nɑsi ɑtɑu rɔti || Do you want rice or bread?
 
|-
|-
| atau || /au.toʊ/ || or
 
| Dia datang tetapi hujan. || diɑ dɑtɑŋ tɛtɑpi huʤɑn || He comes but it rains.
 
|-
|-
| tetapi || /tɛ.ta.pi/ || but
 
| Saya pergi ke pasar kerana perlu membeli barang. || saɪ̯ə pərɡi kə pɑsɑr kɛrɑnɑ pəʊr.lu məm.bɛ.li bɑrɑŋ || I go to the market because I need to buy things.
 
|-
|-
| kerana || /kɛ.ra.na/ || because
 
| Jika hujan, kita akan tinggal di rumah. || dʒɪkɑ huʤɑn, ki.tɑ ɑkɑn tɪŋɡɑl di rʊmɑh || If it rains, we will stay at home.
 
|-
|-
| jika || /dʒi.ka/ || if
 
| Walaupun letih, dia tetap pergi. || wɑlɑʊ̯pʊn lɛtɪh, diɑ tɛtɑp pərɡi || Although tired, he still goes.
 
|-
|-
| walaupun || /wa.la.u.pun/ || although
 
| Saya membaca buku sementara menunggu. || saɪ̯ə məm.bɑʧɑ buːku səmɛntɑrɑ mɛnʊnɡʊ || I read a book while waiting.
 
|-
|-
| serta || /sɛr.ta/ || as well as
 
| Dia tidak datang sebab sakit. || diɑ tɪdɑk dɑtɑŋ səbʌb sɑkɪt || She didn’t come because she was sick.
 
|-
|-
| sebab || /sɛ.bab/ || since, because of
 
| Apabila saya tiba, kita makan. || ɑpɑbɪlɑ saɪ̯ə tɪbɑ, ki.tɑ mɑkɑn || When I arrive, we eat.
 
|-
 
| Dia suka bermain tetapi tidak pandai. || diɑ suːkɑ bərmɑɪn tɛtɑpi tɪdɑk pɑndɑɪ || She likes to play but is not good at it.
 
|}
|}


Let's explore how conjunctions are used in Malay sentences:
== Practice Exercises ==


1. Saya suka makan nasi dan ayam. (I like to eat rice and chicken.)
Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice! Below are some exercises to help you apply your knowledge of prepositions and conjunctions.
2. Anda boleh memilih teh atau kopi. (You can choose tea or coffee.)
3. Dia lelaki yang tampan, tetapi tidak kaya. (He is a handsome man, but not wealthy.)
4. Saya tidak pergi ke pesta kerana saya sibuk. (I am not going to the party because I am busy.)
5. Jika hujan, kita akan tinggal di rumah. (If it rains, we will stay at home.)
6. Walaupun lelah, dia terus bekerja. (Although tired, he continues to work.)
7. Saya suka berenang serta berlari. (I like swimming as well as running.)
8. Saya lambat kerana sebab jalan sesak. (I am late because of the heavy traffic.)


As you can see, conjunctions help connect ideas and provide coherence to sentence structure. They allow us to express complex relationships and convey our thoughts effectively in Malay.
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===


=== Common Conjunctions ===
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition or conjunction from the options provided.


In addition to the conjunctions mentioned earlier, Malay has a wide range of conjunctions that are commonly used in everyday language. Here are some more examples:
1. Saya tinggal ___ Kuala Lumpur. (di, ke, dari)


{| class="wikitable"
2. Dia suka nasi ___ ayam. (dan, atau, tetapi)
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
3. Kami pergi ___ pasar ___ membeli sayur. (ke, untuk, dan)
| kalau || /ka.lau/ || if, whether
 
|-
4. ___ hujan, kami tidak keluar. (Tetapi, Jika, Dan)
| sejak || /sɛ.dʒak/ || since
 
|-
5. Dia belajar ___ dia lulus. (supaya, kerana, tetapi)
| supaya || /su.pa.ja/ || so that
 
|-
=== Exercise 2: Sentence Creation ===
| namun || /na.mun/ || however
 
|-
Create sentences using the following words.
| malah || /ma.lah/ || moreover, furthermore
 
|-
1. (di) + (teman) + (bekerja)
| sebab itu || /sɛ.bab i.tu/ || therefore, that's why
 
|-
2. (tetapi) + (suka) + (tidak)
| atau pun || /au.toʊ pun/ || or else
 
|}
3. (antara) + (dua) + (pilihan)
 
4. (jika) + (dia) + (datang)
 
5. (sementara) + (menunggu) + (makan)
 
=== Exercise 3: Translation Exercise ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Malay.
 
1. I live in Malaysia but my friend lives in Singapore.
 
2. He goes to school with his sister.
 
3. They will stay at home because it is raining.
 
4. You can have tea or coffee.
 
5. Before the meeting, I will prepare the materials.
 
=== Exercise 4: Matching Exercise ===
 
Match the Malay sentences with their English translations.
 
1. Dia pergi ke kedai. 
 
2. Kami suka bermain bola. 
 
3. Saya membaca buku di rumah. 
 
4. Dia datang sebelum saya. 
 
5. Kita pergi tanpa dia. 
 
A. We like to play ball. 
 
B. I read a book at home. 
 
C. He comes before me. 
 
D. He goes to the store. 
 
E. We go without him. 
 
=== Exercise 5: Correct the Mistakes ===
 
Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
 
1. Saya pergi dan pasar.
 
2. Dia tinggal dari rumah.
 
3. Kita makan tanpa nasi dan roti.
 
4. Dia datang tetapi hujan.
 
5. Saya suka kopi tetapi teh.
 
== Solutions and Explanations ==
 
Here are the solutions to the exercises:
 
=== Exercise 1 Solutions ===
 
1. di
 
2. dan
 
3. ke, untuk
 
4. Jika
 
5. supaya
 
=== Exercise 2 Example Solutions ===
 
1. Saya bekerja di teman. (I work with a friend.)
 
2. Dia suka tetapi tidak pandai. (She likes but is not good.)
 
3. Pilihan antara dua. (Choice between two.)
 
4. Jika dia datang, kita makan. (If he comes, we eat.)
 
5. Sementara menunggu, saya makan. (While waiting, I eat.)
 
=== Exercise 3 Solutions ===
 
1. Saya tinggal di Malaysia tetapi kawan saya tinggal di Singapura.
 
2. Dia pergi ke sekolah dengan adiknya.
 
3. Mereka akan tinggal di rumah kerana hujan.
 
4. Anda boleh minum teh atau kopi.
 
5. Sebelum mesyuarat, saya akan menyediakan bahan-bahan.
 
=== Exercise 4 Solutions ===
 
1 - D
 
2 - A


Let's see how these conjunctions are used in sentences:
3 - B


1. Kalau kamu lapar, makanlah. (If you're hungry, eat.)
4 - C
2. Saya menunggu sejak pagi. (I have been waiting since morning.)
3. Belajarlah rajin supaya berjaya. (Study hard so that you will succeed.)
4. Dia datang, namun tidak lama. (He came, however, not for long.)
5. Saya suka makan durian, malah juga mangga. (I like to eat durian, moreover, mango as well.)
6. Dia tidak datang, sebab itu saya marah. (He didn't come, that's why I'm angry.)
7. Jangan terlambat atau pun kita akan ketinggalan. (Don't be late, or else we will miss out.)


Conjunctions are essential in constructing cohesive and meaningful sentences. They allow us to express a wide range of relationships and convey our thoughts effectively in Malay.
5 - E


== Exercises ==
=== Exercise 5 Solutions ===


Now that we have explored Malay prepositions and conjunctions, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding:
1. Saya pergi ke pasar. (I go to the market.)


1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Buku itu terletak ____ meja."
2. Dia tinggal di rumah. (He lives at home.)
2. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Dia suka makan nasi. Dia tidak suka makan sayur."
3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Saya akan pergi ____ pasar."
4. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Dia pandai. Dia malas."
5. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Mereka berjalan ____ jalan raya."
6. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Saya suka berenang. Saya suka bermain bola."
7. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Buku itu ada ____ dalam beg."
8. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Saya pergi ke pasar. Saya membeli buah."


Let's check your answers:
3. Kita makan nasi dan roti. (We eat rice and bread.)


1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Buku itu terletak __di__ meja."
4. Dia datang tetapi tidak hujan. (He comes but it does not rain.)
2. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Dia suka makan nasi __tetapi__ dia tidak suka makan sayur."
3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Saya akan pergi __ke__ pasar."
4. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Dia pandai __namun__ dia malas."
5. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Mereka berjalan __di__ jalan raya."
6. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Saya suka berenang __serta__ saya suka bermain bola."
7. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "Buku itu ada __di__ dalam beg."
8. Join the following sentences with a conjunction: "Saya pergi ke pasar __dan__ saya membeli buah."


Congratulations on completing the exercises! By practicing the usage of prepositions and conjunctions, you are reinforcing your understanding and improving your ability to construct accurate sentences in Malay.
5. Saya suka kopi dan teh. (I like coffee and tea.)


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


In this lesson, we explored the world of Malay prepositions and conjunctions. We learned that prepositions provide important contextual information about the relationships between various elements in a sentence, while conjunctions help connect ideas and provide coherence to sentence structure.
Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Prepositions and Conjunctions''' in Malay! You have taken an important step towards mastering the foundational elements of sentence structure in this beautiful language. Keep practicing, and soon you will feel more confident in your ability to express yourself in Malay. In the next lesson, we will tackle questions and interrogatives, which will further enhance your conversational skills.  


By understanding the usage of prepositions and conjunctions, you can construct meaningful and accurate sentences in Malay. Remember to practice using these linguistic elements in your everyday conversations and written expressions to further enhance your language skills.
Thank you for your commitment, and happy learning!


In the next lesson, we will delve into the world of Malay questions and interrogatives. We will learn how to form different types of questions and explore the various question words used in Malay. So get ready to dive deeper into the Malay language as we continue our journey towards mastering the A1 level!
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Malay (individual language) Grammar → Prepositions and Conjunctions

Welcome to the lesson on Prepositions and Conjunctions! This part of our course is crucial as it helps you connect ideas and describe relationships in the Malay language. Understanding how to use these grammatical tools will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Malay.

In this lesson, we will explore:

  • What prepositions and conjunctions are
  • The importance of these in sentence structure
  • A variety of examples to illustrate their use
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your learning

So, let’s dive into the world of Malay prepositions and conjunctions!

Introduction to Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are words that indicate relationships between nouns, pronouns, or phrases in a sentence. They help to provide context, such as location, direction, time, and manner. In Malay, prepositions are essential for forming meaningful sentences.

Common Malay Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Below is a list of some of the most common prepositions in Malay:

  • di - at/in/on
  • ke - to
  • dari - from
  • untuk - for
  • dengan - with
  • tanpa - without
  • antara - between/among
  • sebelum - before
  • selepas - after
  • di luar - outside
  • di dalam - inside

Examples Table[edit | edit source]

To illustrate the use of these prepositions, here are some examples:

Malay (individual language) Pronunciation English
Saya tinggal di Kuala Lumpur. saɪ̯ə tɪŋɡal di kuɑlɑ lʊmpʊr I live in Kuala Lumpur.
Dia pergi ke sekolah. diɑ pərɡi kə sɪkɔlɑh He goes to school.
Buku ini dari perpustakaan. buːku ini dɑri pərpustəkaˈɑn This book is from the library.
Hadiah ini untuk kamu. hɑdiɑh ini untʊrk kɑmu This gift is for you.
Saya makan dengan nasi. saɪ̯ə mɑkɑn dɛŋan nɑsi I eat with rice.
Dia pergi tanpa saya. diɑ pərɡi tɑnpɑ sɑjɑ He goes without me.
Buku itu ada di atas meja. buːku itu ɑdɑ di ɑtɑs mɛdʒɑ The book is on the table.
Dia duduk di dalam kereta. diɑ dudʊk di dɑlɑm kəˈrɛtɑ He sits inside the car.
Kami bertemu antara dua pokok. kɑmi bərtəmʊ ɑntɑrə duɑ pɔkɔk We meet between two trees.
Saya akan datang sebelum hujan. saɪ̯ə ɑkɑn dɑtɑŋ sɪbɛlʊm huʤɑn I will come before the rain.

Introduction to Conjunctions[edit | edit source]

Conjunctions are words that join clauses, sentences, or words together. They are vital for creating more complex sentences and expressing relationships between ideas.

Common Malay Conjunctions[edit | edit source]

Here are some frequently used conjunctions in Malay:

  • dan - and
  • atau - or
  • tetapi - but
  • kerana - because
  • jika - if
  • walaupun - although
  • sementara - while
  • sebab - since
  • apabila - when
  • sebelum - before

Examples Table[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some examples of how conjunctions are used:

Malay (individual language) Pronunciation English
Saya suka kopi dan teh. saɪ̯ə suːkɑ kɔpi dɑn tɛh I like coffee and tea.
Anda mahu nasi atau roti? ɑndɑ mɑhu nɑsi ɑtɑu rɔti Do you want rice or bread?
Dia datang tetapi hujan. diɑ dɑtɑŋ tɛtɑpi huʤɑn He comes but it rains.
Saya pergi ke pasar kerana perlu membeli barang. saɪ̯ə pərɡi kə pɑsɑr kɛrɑnɑ pəʊr.lu məm.bɛ.li bɑrɑŋ I go to the market because I need to buy things.
Jika hujan, kita akan tinggal di rumah. dʒɪkɑ huʤɑn, ki.tɑ ɑkɑn tɪŋɡɑl di rʊmɑh If it rains, we will stay at home.
Walaupun letih, dia tetap pergi. wɑlɑʊ̯pʊn lɛtɪh, diɑ tɛtɑp pərɡi Although tired, he still goes.
Saya membaca buku sementara menunggu. saɪ̯ə məm.bɑʧɑ buːku səmɛntɑrɑ mɛnʊnɡʊ I read a book while waiting.
Dia tidak datang sebab sakit. diɑ tɪdɑk dɑtɑŋ səbʌb sɑkɪt She didn’t come because she was sick.
Apabila saya tiba, kita makan. ɑpɑbɪlɑ saɪ̯ə tɪbɑ, ki.tɑ mɑkɑn When I arrive, we eat.
Dia suka bermain tetapi tidak pandai. diɑ suːkɑ bərmɑɪn tɛtɑpi tɪdɑk pɑndɑɪ She likes to play but is not good at it.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice! Below are some exercises to help you apply your knowledge of prepositions and conjunctions.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition or conjunction from the options provided.

1. Saya tinggal ___ Kuala Lumpur. (di, ke, dari)

2. Dia suka nasi ___ ayam. (dan, atau, tetapi)

3. Kami pergi ___ pasar ___ membeli sayur. (ke, untuk, dan)

4. ___ hujan, kami tidak keluar. (Tetapi, Jika, Dan)

5. Dia belajar ___ dia lulus. (supaya, kerana, tetapi)

Exercise 2: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following words.

1. (di) + (teman) + (bekerja)

2. (tetapi) + (suka) + (tidak)

3. (antara) + (dua) + (pilihan)

4. (jika) + (dia) + (datang)

5. (sementara) + (menunggu) + (makan)

Exercise 3: Translation Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Malay.

1. I live in Malaysia but my friend lives in Singapore.

2. He goes to school with his sister.

3. They will stay at home because it is raining.

4. You can have tea or coffee.

5. Before the meeting, I will prepare the materials.

Exercise 4: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Malay sentences with their English translations.

1. Dia pergi ke kedai.

2. Kami suka bermain bola.

3. Saya membaca buku di rumah.

4. Dia datang sebelum saya.

5. Kita pergi tanpa dia.

A. We like to play ball.

B. I read a book at home.

C. He comes before me.

D. He goes to the store.

E. We go without him.

Exercise 5: Correct the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Saya pergi dan pasar.

2. Dia tinggal dari rumah.

3. Kita makan tanpa nasi dan roti.

4. Dia datang tetapi hujan.

5. Saya suka kopi tetapi teh.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises:

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. di

2. dan

3. ke, untuk

4. Jika

5. supaya

Exercise 2 Example Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Saya bekerja di teman. (I work with a friend.)

2. Dia suka tetapi tidak pandai. (She likes but is not good.)

3. Pilihan antara dua. (Choice between two.)

4. Jika dia datang, kita makan. (If he comes, we eat.)

5. Sementara menunggu, saya makan. (While waiting, I eat.)

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Saya tinggal di Malaysia tetapi kawan saya tinggal di Singapura.

2. Dia pergi ke sekolah dengan adiknya.

3. Mereka akan tinggal di rumah kerana hujan.

4. Anda boleh minum teh atau kopi.

5. Sebelum mesyuarat, saya akan menyediakan bahan-bahan.

Exercise 4 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1 - D

2 - A

3 - B

4 - C

5 - E

Exercise 5 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Saya pergi ke pasar. (I go to the market.)

2. Dia tinggal di rumah. (He lives at home.)

3. Kita makan nasi dan roti. (We eat rice and bread.)

4. Dia datang tetapi tidak hujan. (He comes but it does not rain.)

5. Saya suka kopi dan teh. (I like coffee and tea.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Prepositions and Conjunctions in Malay! You have taken an important step towards mastering the foundational elements of sentence structure in this beautiful language. Keep practicing, and soon you will feel more confident in your ability to express yourself in Malay. In the next lesson, we will tackle questions and interrogatives, which will further enhance your conversational skills.

Thank you for your commitment, and happy learning!

Table of Contents - Malay (individual language) Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction


Basic Vocabulary


Malay Culture and Tradition


Intermediate Structures


Advanced Vocabulary


Modern Malaysia


A1 Exam Preparation


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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