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.)
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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