Language/Indonesian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Indonesian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Indonesian. We will look at the grammar rules and some examples. We will also do a quiz at the end of the lesson. Let's get started! 🤩
Rules
In Indonesian, there are two ways to give your opinion:
1. Using the verb 'menurut' (according to) + noun/pronoun + verb 2. Using the verb 'saya pikir' (I think) + verb
Using 'Menurut'
The verb 'menurut' is used to express agreement or disagreement with someone else's opinion. It is followed by a noun or pronoun and then a verb.
For example:
Menurut saya, kamu harus belajar lebih keras. (According to me, you should study harder.)
Menurut mereka, kita harus mengubah cara kita berpikir. (According to them, we should change the way we think.)
Using 'Saya Pikir'
The verb 'saya pikir' is used to express your own opinion. It is followed by a verb.
For example:
Saya pikir kamu harus belajar lebih keras. (I think you should study harder.)
Saya pikir kita harus mengubah cara kita berpikir. (I think we should change the way we think.)
Examples
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Menurut saya | meh-noo-root sah-yah | According to me |
| Menurut mereka | meh-noo-root meh-reh-kah | According to them |
| Saya pikir | sah-yah pee-keer | I think |
Quiz
Test your understanding of giving your opinion in Indonesian with the following quiz:
1. How do you say "According to me" in Indonesian? A. Menurut saya B. Saya pikir C. Menurut mereka
2. How do you say "I think we should change the way we think" in Indonesian? A. Menurut saya, kita harus mengubah cara kita berpikir. B. Menurut mereka, kita harus mengubah cara kita berpikir. C. Saya pikir, kita harus mengubah cara kita berpikir.
Answers: 1. A, 2. C
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That's it for this lesson! 🤗 Now you know how to give your opinion in Indonesian. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to express yourself in Indonesian like a native speaker! 🤩
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