B1 · Mittelstufe
Kapitel 38
The 'Ter-' Prefix
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Expressing accidental actions or the superlative degree. Learn how 'ter-' covers both 'accidentally' and 'the most'.
Tipps & Tricks (2)
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Focus on the result
When using 'ter-', focus on the state of the object, not the person who did it.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental 'Ter-'
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Don't overthink
If it was an accident, just add 'ter-'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Ability 'Ter-' (Negative contexts)
Schnelle Übung (6)
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Gelas itu terjatuh.
Ter- verbs are intransitive.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental 'Ter-'
Fill in the blank with the correct ter- verb.
Saya ___ (jatuh) di tangga.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: terjatuh
Accidental action.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Ability 'Ter-' (Negative contexts)
Correct the sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
Saya terjatuh bola itu.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya menjatuhkan bola itu.
Intentional action.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Ability 'Ter-' (Negative contexts)
Correct the sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
Saya sengaja terjatuh.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya terjatuh.
Sengaja is redundant.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental 'Ter-'
Fill in the blank with the correct ter- verb.
Saya ___ (jatuh) di jalan.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: terjatuh
Terjatuh is the correct accidental form.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental 'Ter-'
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pintu terbuka.
Stative usage.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Ability 'Ter-' (Negative contexts)
Score: /6
Häufige Fragen (4)
No, only for accidental or sudden actions.
No, 'di-' is for intentional passive, 'ter-' is for accidental.
Mostly, but it also marks states and superlatives.
No, only for accidents, states, and superlatives.
