Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of personal pronouns to connect with native speakers confidently.
- Identify the correct pronoun based on social hierarchy.
- Distinguish between exclusive and inclusive 'we'.
- Apply pronouns naturally in daily conversations.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Basic personal pronouns used in everyday conversation. Learn how to address people based on social distance.
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: Select the appropriate pronoun to address yourself, your listener, and third parties.
टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
When in doubt, use Saya.
When in doubt
Keep it simple
The Listener Test
मुख्य शब्दावली (6)
Real-World Preview
Meeting a New Friend
Review Summary
- Saya (formal) / Aku (intimate)
- Awak (standard) / Kamu (informal)
- Dia (standard) / Beliau (formal)
- Kita (us all) / Kami (us excluding you)
- Mereka
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Using 'Kamu' with strangers can sound too casual. Use 'Awak' to be polite.
If you are inviting the listener, use 'Kita' (inclusive we).
'Dia' is for one person. Use 'Mereka' for groups.
इस अध्याय के नियम (5)
Next Steps
You are making amazing progress! Keep practicing these pronouns daily to build your confidence.
Write a short bio introducing yourself and your friends.
त्वरित अभ्यास (10)
___ sudah siap kerja sekolah?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Second Person: Awak vs Kamu
___ (I) ingin makan.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: First Person: Saya vs Aku
Which pronoun do you use for a boss?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: First Person: Saya vs Aku
___ guru saya.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Third Person: Dia and Beliau
Which pronoun is for public address?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Second Person: Awak vs Kamu
___ (Dia/Beliau) kawan baik saya.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Third Person: Dia and Beliau
Find and fix the mistake:
Awak (to a boss): Apa khabar?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Second Person: Awak vs Kamu
___ (inclusive) akan pergi ke pasar.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Plural Pronouns: Kami and Kita
Find and fix the mistake:
Beliau kucing saya.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Third Person: Dia and Beliau
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Plural Pronouns: Mereka
Score: /10