When using "dia," the context of the conversation usually makes it clear whether you're referring to a male or female. Unlike English, where you'd use "he" or "she," Indonesian doesn't differentiate by gender for third-person singular pronouns.
For example, if you say "Dia pintar," it can mean "He is smart" or "She is smart," depending on who you were just talking about. This makes it quite straightforward once you get used to it.
Teste-toi 6 questions
Write a short sentence saying that he is a student.
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Dia murid.
Write a sentence saying that she is happy.
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Dia senang.
Write a sentence saying that he is eating rice.
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Dia makan nasi.
What does he like?
Read this passage:
Dia minum air. Dia suka air.
What does he like?
The passage says 'Dia suka air.' which means 'He likes water.'
The passage says 'Dia suka air.' which means 'He likes water.'
Why is he sleeping?
Read this passage:
Dia tidur. Dia lelah.
Why is he sleeping?
The passage states 'Dia lelah.' meaning 'He is tired.'
The passage states 'Dia lelah.' meaning 'He is tired.'
Where does she go?
Read this passage:
Dia pergi ke pasar. Dia beli buah.
Where does she go?
The first sentence 'Dia pergi ke pasar.' means 'She goes to the market.'
The first sentence 'Dia pergi ke pasar.' means 'She goes to the market.'
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