When you're just starting to learn Indonesian, one of the first words you'll want to know is "kemarin." It means "yesterday." This word is very common and super useful for talking about things that have already happened. You'll use it all the time to refer to the day before today. Just like in English, it helps you put events in a time frame. Learning "kemarin" early on will help you build simple sentences quickly.
When you're first starting out with Indonesian, knowing how to talk about time is super useful. One of the most common words you'll use is kemarin, which means 'yesterday'.
You'll often hear kemarin at the beginning or end of a sentence. For example, you might say, 'Kemarin saya pergi ke pasar' which means 'Yesterday I went to the market,' or 'Saya makan nasi goreng kemarin' for 'I ate fried rice yesterday.'
It's a straightforward word and doesn't change form, so once you know it, you can use it confidently.
When discussing the past in Indonesian, kemarin is your go-to word for 'yesterday'. Unlike English, Indonesian verbs don't change based on tense, so you simply add kemarin to indicate that an action happened the day before.
You can use it at the beginning or end of a sentence. For example, 'I ate yesterday' would be Saya makan kemarin or Kemarin saya makan. There's no complex grammar to worry about, just slot it in where it feels natural.
If you want to specify a time yesterday, like 'yesterday morning', you would combine kemarin with the time of day, such as kemarin pagi. It's quite straightforward, making it a handy word for beginners to quickly grasp past events.
§ Understanding 'Kemarin'
The Indonesian word for 'yesterday' is kemarin. It's a straightforward adverb used to refer to the day before today. You'll use it very often, so it's a good one to memorize early.
- DEFINITION
- Yesterday
Let's look at some basic examples of how to use kemarin in a sentence.
Saya makan nasi goreng kemarin.
This means: "I ate fried rice yesterday." (Saya = I, makan = ate, nasi goreng = fried rice)
Dia pergi ke pasar kemarin.
This means: "He/She went to the market yesterday." (Dia = He/She, pergi = went, ke pasar = to the market)
§ Kemarin Lusa vs. Kemarin
While kemarin specifically means 'yesterday,' you might also hear or see 'kemarin lusa'. It's important to know the difference.
Kemarin: This is simply 'yesterday'. The day right before today.
Kemarin lusa: This means 'the day before yesterday'. It refers to two days ago.
Don't confuse these two. Always use kemarin when you mean the immediate past day.
Saya bertemu teman saya kemarin lusa.
This means: "I met my friend the day before yesterday." (Saya = I, bertemu = met, teman saya = my friend)
§ 'Last' vs. 'Yesterday'
English speakers often use 'last' in various time expressions, like 'last night' or 'last week'. In Indonesian, you'll use different words for these, and kemarin is *only* for 'yesterday'.
Last night: In Indonesian, this is usually 'tadi malam'.
Last week: This is 'minggu lalu'.
Last month: This is 'bulan lalu'.
Last year: This is 'tahun lalu'.
Notice the pattern with 'lalu' for 'last' when referring to longer periods like week, month, or year. For 'night', 'tadi malam' is specific.
§ Where to place 'kemarin' in a sentence
As mentioned, kemarin (and other time adverbs) can often go at the beginning or the end of a sentence. Both are correct, but placing it at the end is very common.
Kemarin, dia tidak masuk kerja.
This means: "Yesterday, he/she didn't come to work." (dia = he/she, tidak masuk kerja = didn't come to work)
Dia tidak masuk kerja kemarin.
This also means: "He/She didn't come to work yesterday."
Choose the placement that feels most natural to you. Over time, you'll develop a sense of which sounds best in different contexts.
Wusstest du?
The word 'kemarin' has remained largely unchanged in meaning and form from its Malay origins, reflecting its fundamental role in daily communication.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Short, common word, easy to recognize.
Short, common word, easy to spell.
Common word, simple pronunciation.
Common word, distinct sound, easy to pick out in conversation.
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Seharusnya aku tidak makan sebanyak itu kemarin; sekarang perutku sakit sekali.
I shouldn't have eaten so much yesterday; now my stomach hurts a lot.
Keputusan yang diambil kemarin telah menimbulkan konsekuensi yang tidak terduga bagi seluruh organisasi.
The decision made yesterday has led to unexpected consequences for the entire organization.
Meskipun kemarin adalah hari yang sulit, kita harus tetap optimis dan menatap masa depan dengan semangat baru.
Although yesterday was a difficult day, we must remain optimistic and look to the future with renewed spirit.
Rapat dewan direksi kemarin membahas strategi jangka panjang perusahaan dan potensi ekspansi ke pasar baru.
Yesterday's board of directors meeting discussed the company's long-term strategy and potential expansion into new markets.
Laporan intelijen yang baru dirilis kemarin menunjukkan adanya perubahan signifikan dalam dinamika geopolitik kawasan.
The intelligence report released yesterday indicates significant changes in the geopolitical dynamics of the region.
Perdebatan sengit yang terjadi di parlemen kemarin menyoroti perbedaan pandangan yang mendalam antar fraksi politik.
The fierce debate in parliament yesterday highlighted deep differences in views among political factions.
Proyek pembangunan infrastruktur yang diresmikan kemarin diharapkan dapat meningkatkan konektivitas dan pertumbuhan ekonomi lokal.
The infrastructure development project inaugurated yesterday is expected to improve connectivity and local economic growth.
Analisis data yang kami lakukan kemarin mengungkapkan pola perilaku konsumen yang sebelumnya tidak terdeteksi.
The data analysis we conducted yesterday revealed previously undetected consumer behavior patterns.
So verwendest du es
Use kemarin to refer to the day before today. It can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Many learners mistakenly use 'hari kemarin' (literally 'day yesterday'). This is redundant. Just use kemarin.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a 'kemarin' (kemerin) as a 'camera' that takes pictures of 'yesterday'.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a calendar with a big red circle around the day before today, and the word 'kemarin' written on it.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to say what you did yesterday in Indonesian using 'kemarin'. For example: 'Kemarin saya belajar bahasa Indonesia.' (Yesterday I studied Indonesian.)
Wortherkunft
Malay
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: yesterday
AustronesianKultureller Kontext
<p>In Indonesia, 'kemarin' is a straightforward term. There aren't many specific cultural nuances tied directly to the word itself beyond its literal meaning of the day before today. However, understanding time expressions like 'kemarin' is crucial for navigating daily conversations and social interactions effectively.</p>
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Saya makan nasi goreng ___.
The sentence is about eating fried rice in the past. 'Kemarin' means yesterday.
Dia pergi ke pasar ___.
The sentence indicates an action that happened in the past. 'Kemarin' is the correct word for yesterday.
Kami belajar bahasa Indonesia ___.
The sentence describes an past activity of learning. 'Kemarin' means yesterday.
Mereka menonton film ___.
The sentence talks about watching a movie that already happened. 'Kemarin' means yesterday.
Kamu datang ke rumah saya ___?
This is a question about someone visiting in the past. 'Kemarin' is the correct answer.
Buku itu ada di sini ___.
The sentence implies the book was here in the past. 'Kemarin' means yesterday.
In Indonesian, the adverb of time often comes at the end of the sentence.
The basic sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object (SVO), with time adverbs usually at the end.
Place the subject 'kami' first, then the verb 'belajar', and finally the time adverb 'kemarin'.
The correct order in Indonesian is Subject-Verb-Object-Adverb of Time.
The correct order for a simple past tense sentence with a more specific time phrase.
The word 'sudah' (already) typically comes before the main verb.
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