A2 · Grundkenntnisse Kapitel 26

Emphatic Particles

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1 Min.

Was du lernen wirst

Explores particles like '-lah', '-kah', and '-pun'. Teaches how to add nuance and emphasis to sentences.

Tipps & Tricks (3)

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Don't overdo it

Using '-lah' in every sentence makes you sound like a caricature. Use it sparingly for best effect.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'
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Suffix, not word

Always attach -kah to the word. No spaces!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'
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Don't double up

Don't use 'juga' and '-pun' in the same clause; it's redundant.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Schnelle Übung (10)

Choose the correct form.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Benarkah itu?
Suffix attachment.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Pergi lah.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pergilah
No space.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Fill in the blank.

___ kita harus pergi?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Perlukah
Correct suffix.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Mengapakah kamu menangis?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mengapa kamu menangis?
Mengapa already implies a question.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Fill in the blank.

Dia ___ tidak tahu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pun
Used for 'even'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Add the correct particle.

Apakah ___ lapar?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kamu
The particle is already in the sentence.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Fill in the blank.

___ kamu sudah makan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah
Correct suffix usage.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Identify the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Meskipun dia lelah, pun dia bekerja.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Meskipun lelah, dia tetap bekerja.
'-pun' is redundant in 'meskipun'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Apakah kamu pergilah?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah kamu pergi?
Don't mix question particles.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Siapa kah itu?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Siapakah itu
No space.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

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Häufige Fragen (6)

Usually, but it depends on tone. In a harsh tone, it can sound demanding.
Yes, e.g., 'Dialah' (It is he).
Yes, it is generally used in formal writing and polite speech.
You can, but it might sound overly formal or stiff.
Yes, '-pun' is always written as a separate word, even though it functions as an enclitic.
No, it is redundant. Choose one based on the level of emphasis you want.