A2 · Grundkenntnisse Kapitel 22

Modal Verbs and Ability

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Covers words like 'bisa', 'dapat', and 'boleh'. Explains how to express permission and capability.

Tipps & Tricks (4)

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the grammar; just put 'bisa' before the action.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Bisa'
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Register Matters

Use 'dapat' for formal settings and 'bisa' for casual ones.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Dapat'
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Context is King

Always check if you mean ability or permission before choosing between 'bisa' and 'boleh'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Boleh'
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Keep it simple

Don't try to conjugate 'harus'. It's the same for everyone.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Harus'

Schnelle Übung (10)

Fill in the blank with 'dapat'.

Saya ___ berenang.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dapat
Dapat is the correct modal here.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Dapat'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia haruses pergi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia harus pergi
No conjugation.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Harus'

Choose the correct negative.

Which means 'not obligated'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tidak harus
'Tidak harus' is lack of obligation.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Harus'

Fill in the blank with 'boleh' or 'bisa'.

Saya ___ berenang dengan cepat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bisa
Swimming is an ability.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Boleh'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya boleh angkat beban berat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya bisa angkat beban berat.
Lifting weight is an ability.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Boleh'

Fill in the blank.

Saya ___ berenang.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bisa
Bisa indicates ability.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Bisa'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya dapat-kan pergi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya dapat pergi.
No suffixes on modals.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Dapat'

Choose the formal version.

Which is more formal?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya dapat datang.
Dapat is formal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Dapat'

Choose the correct negative.

Negative of 'Saya dapat pergi'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya tidak dapat pergi.
Use tidak dapat.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Dapat'

Fill in the blank.

Saya ___ pergi sekarang.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: harus
Obligation requires 'harus'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Modal 'Harus'

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Häufige Fragen (6)

No, it is invariant.
They are synonyms but differ in register. 'Dapat' is formal, 'bisa' is casual.
No, use 'boleh' for permission. 'Dapat' is for ability.
No, 'boleh' is invariant. It stays the same regardless of the subject.
'Boleh' is for permission; 'bisa' is for ability or skill.
No, 'harus' is invariant. It stays the same for all subjects.