Language/Javanese/Grammar/Pronouns
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In today's lesson, we will be discussing pronouns in the Javanese language. Pronouns are an important part of any language, and Javanese is no exception. We will look at the different types of pronouns, how they are used, and how to correctly form them. By the end of this lesson, you should have a good understanding of Javanese pronouns.
Types of Pronouns
Pronouns can be divided into two main categories: personal pronouns and demonstrative pronouns.
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. In Javanese, there are three types of personal pronouns: first person, second person, and third person.
First person pronouns are used to refer to the speaker or writer. For example, "I" is a first person pronoun in English. In Javanese, the first person pronouns are "aku", "kita", and "kami".
Second person pronouns are used to refer to the person being spoken to. For example, "you" is a second person pronoun in English. In Javanese, the second person pronouns are "kowe", "kamu", and "kalian".
Third person pronouns are used to refer to people or things that are not the speaker or the person being spoken to. For example, "he", "she", and "it" are third person pronouns in English. In Javanese, the third person pronouns are "dia", "mereka", and "itu".
Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out people or things. In Javanese, there are four types of demonstrative pronouns: "ini", "itu", "situ", and "ditu".
"Ini" is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker or writer. For example, "This is my book."
"Itu" is used to refer to something that is further away from the speaker or writer. For example, "That is your book."
"Situ" is used to refer to something that is close to the person being spoken to. For example, "This is your book."
"Ditu" is used to refer to something that is further away from the person being spoken to. For example, "That is his book."
Forming Pronouns
Pronouns can be formed in different ways depending on the context.
For example, the pronoun "aku" can be changed to "akuw" when it is used as the subject of a sentence. For example, "Akuw ngomong bahasa Jawa" (I speak Javanese).
The pronoun "kamu" can be changed to "kamulah" when it is used as the object of a sentence. For example, "Saya menyapa kamulah" (I greet you).
The pronoun "itu" can be changed to "itulah" when it is used as the object of a sentence. For example, "Saya melihat itulah" (I see that).
The pronoun "dia" can be changed to "dialah" when it is used as the subject of a sentence. For example, "Dialah yang membantu saya" (He is the one who helped me).
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have discussed the different types of pronouns in Javanese and how to correctly form them. We hope that you now have a better understanding of Javanese pronouns.
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