Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the three pillars of Malay spatial movement to tell the world where you are and where you are going.
- Identify the location of objects and people using 'di'.
- Express movement toward a specific destination using 'ke'.
- Describe the origin of a movement or location using 'dari'.
学べること
Using basic prepositions like 'di', 'ke', and 'dari'. Learn how to describe movement and location.
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: State exactly where an object is located using 'di' and common nouns.
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By the end you will be able to: Formulate directions or travel intentions using 'ke' with destination names.
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By the end you will be able to: Explain your physical origin or starting point using 'dari'.
ヒントとコツ (3)
The Static Rule
The 'Place' Rule
Don't overthink
重要な語彙 (7)
Real-World Preview
Meeting a Friend
Review Summary
- [Subject] + di + [Place/Object]
- [Verb/Subject] + ke + [Destination]
- [Subject] + dari + [Place/Direction]
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'di' (at) for movement. Use 'ke' when you are moving toward a destination.
A common spelling error is joining the preposition to the noun. In standard Malay, there must be a space.
While 'dari' is for places and directions, 'daripada' is used for people, sources, or materials. At A1, focus on 'dari' for places only.
Next Steps
You've just unlocked a huge part of the language! Being able to navigate space is a core survival skill. Keep practicing these three small words—they do a lot of heavy lifting!
Label items in your room using 'di'
Describe your route to work/school using 'ke' and 'dari'
クイック練習 (10)
Dia ___ rumah sekarang.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: From: Dari
___ mana kunci?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: At/In: Di
Find and fix the mistake:
Saya pergi di pasar.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: To: Ke
Saya ___ rumah.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: At/In: Di
Buku itu ___ meja.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: At/In: Di
Saya pergi ___ sekolah.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: To: Ke
Dia pergi ___ sekolah.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: At/In: Di
Dia bercakap ___ Ali.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: To: Ke
Saya pergi ___ sekolah.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: From: Dari
Find and fix the mistake:
Saya datang di bandar.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: From: Dari
Score: /10