A2 · Elemental Capítulo 25

The World of Suffixes

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Reglas en este capítulo Práctica rápida

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Master the art of Indonesian action verbs using the powerful -kan and -i suffixes.

  • Transform basic roots into causative verbs.
  • Apply the -i suffix for iterative or locative actions.
  • Construct complex sentences using derived verb forms.
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Covers '-kan' and '-i' suffixes for causative and applicative meanings. Explains verb derivation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: Differentiate between -kan and -i to express causative actions clearly.

Consejos y trucos (4)

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Listen for the -kan

When you hear a verb ending in -kan, look for the object or the person being helped.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Suffix '-Kan'
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Check the target

If the action has a specific location, use -i.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Suffix '-I'
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Focus on the root

Learn the root word first, then add the prefix.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Derivation
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Check the Object

If you use -kan, ensure you have an object. It's a transitive verb!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Causative Nuances

Vocabulario clave (6)

ambil take bawa bring isi fill panggil call buat make tulis write

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Review Summary

  • Root + kan
  • Root + i

Errores comunes

When the action is for someone, you must use -kan.

Wrong: Dia bawa makanan.
Correcto: Dia bawakan makanan untuk saya.

Using -i shows the action is performed on the specific location.

Wrong: Saya isi piring.
Correcto: Saya isiai piring itu.

Tulisi implies writing all over/into the book, not just writing the book for someone.

Wrong: Dia tuliskan di buku.
Correcto: Dia tulisi buku itu.

Next Steps

You've done an amazing job today! Keep practicing these suffixes in your daily conversations.

Practice writing 5 sentences using -kan and -i.

Continue to: Emphatic Particles

Práctica rápida (10)

Choose the correct verb.

Pemerintah ___ pajak.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: meningkatkan
Causative of tingkat.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Causative Nuances

Fill in the blank with the correct -kan form.

Tolong ___ (bawa) buku itu ke sini.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bawakan
Needs the benefactive suffix.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Suffix '-Kan'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia jelaskan tentang itu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia menjelaskan itu
Menjelaskan is transitive.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Causative Nuances

Correct the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia menanamkan kebun itu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia menanami kebun itu.
Locative focus requires -i.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Suffix '-I'

Choose the correct verb.

Nasi itu ___ oleh ibu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dimasak
Passive voice.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Derivation

Fill in the correct prefix.

Saya ___baca buku.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me-
Active transitive verb.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Derivation

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya metulis surat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: menulis
Nasalization rule.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Derivation

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia menakuti saya.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia menakutkan saya
Menakutkan is the causative.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Causative Nuances

Fill in the blank.

Tolong ___ saya kopi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: belikan
Imperative causative.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Causative Nuances

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Jangan buka pintu itu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jangan bukakan pintu itu.
Needs the suffix for the specific object.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Suffix '-Kan'

Score: /10

Preguntas frecuentes (6)

No, only with verbs that can be transitive.
It is neutral and used in all registers.
'-i' focuses on the location or target, while '-kan' focuses on the object being transferred.
No, it is mostly used with transitive verbs to add a locative or repetitive meaning.
It's a nasalization rule to make pronunciation smoother.
No, only for active transitive verbs.
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