Language/Indonesian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Indonesian. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in everyday conversations.
What is the Verb "Have" in Indonesian?
The verb "have" in Indonesian is "memiliki". It is an irregular verb, which means that it does not follow the same conjugation rules as regular verbs. The verb "memiliki" can be used to express possession, ownership, or to indicate a relationship between two people.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of "memiliki" is /məmɪlɪkɪ/.
How to Conjugate the Verb "Have" in Indonesian
The verb "memiliki" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. Here are the conjugations for the verb "memiliki":
| Subject | Pronunciation | Indonesian |
|---|---|---|
| I | /səmɪlɪkɪ/ | Saya memiliki |
| You (singular) | /kəmɪlɪkɪ/ | Kamu memiliki |
| He/She/It | /dɪəmɪlɪkɪ/ | Dia memiliki |
| We | /kəmɪlɪkɪ/ | Kami memiliki |
| You (plural) | /kəmɪlɪkɪ/ | Kamu memiliki |
| They | /məmɪlɪkɪ/ | Mereka memiliki |
Examples of Using the Verb "Have" in Indonesian
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "memiliki" in Indonesian:
- Person 1: Apa yang kamu miliki? (What do you have?)
- Person 2: Saya memiliki sebuah mobil. (I have a car.)
- Person 1: Siapa yang memiliki buku ini? (Who has this book?)
- Person 2: Aku memiliki buku ini. (I have this book.)
- Person 1: Apakah kamu memiliki saudara? (Do you have any siblings?)
- Person 2: Ya, saya memiliki dua saudara. (Yes, I have two siblings.)
- Person 1: Apakah kamu memiliki anjing? (Do you have a dog?)
- Person 2: Tidak, saya tidak memiliki anjing. (No, I don't have a dog.)
Verb to have in Indonesian
| ENGLISH | INDONESIAN | PRONUNCIATION IN
ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| I had | Saya sudah punya | sah yah sou dahH pou nih ah |
| You had | Anda sudah punya | ahn dah sou dahH pou nih ah |
| He had | İa sudah punya | yah sou dahH pou nih ah |
| We had | Kami sudah punya | kah mih sou dahH pou nih ah |
| You had | Anda sudah punya | ahn dah sou dahH pou nih ah |
| They had | Mereka sudah punya | meh reh kah sou dahH pou nih ah |
| I have | Saya punya | sah yah pou nih ah |
| You have | Anda punya | ahn dah pou nih ah |
| He has | İa punya | yah pou nih ah |
| We have | Kami punya | kah mih pou nih ah |
| You have | Anda punya | ahn dah pou nih ah |
| They have | Mereka punya | meh reh kah pou nih ah |
| I will have | Saya akan punya | sah yah ah kahn pou nih ah |
| You will have | Anda akan punya | ahn dah ah kahn pou nih ah |
| He will have | İa akan punya | yah ah kahn pou nih ah |
| We will have | Kami akan punya | kah mih ah kahn pou nih ah |
| You will have | Anda akan punya | ahn dah ah kahn pou nih ah |
| They will have | Mereka akan punya | meh reh kah ah kahn pou nih ah |
| I have not | Saya tidak punya | sah yah tih dahk pou nih ah |
| You have not | Anda tidak punya | ahn dah tih dahk pou nih ah |
| He has not | İa tidak punya | yah tih dahk pou nih ah |
| We have not | Kami tidak punya | kah mih tih dahk pou nih ah |
| You have not | Anda tidak punya | ahn dah tih dahk pou nih ah |
| They have not | Mereka tidak punya | meh reh kah tih dahk pou nih ah |
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Indonesian. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We have also seen some examples of how to use the verb in everyday conversations. To improve your Indonesian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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