B2 · Intermedio alto Capítulo 44

Advanced Passive and Agentivity

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1 min

Lo que aprenderás

Focuses on the 'kena' passive and its usage. Explains the role of the agent in complex structures.

Consejos y trucos (4)

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The 'Base' Rule

Always strip the verb of its prefixes. If you see 'kena ditipu', it's a red flag. It should always be 'kena tipu'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kena Passive
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Focus on the Object

Always check if the object is the main topic. If yes, use the passive.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agent Role
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Use 'Diduga' for Safety

When talking about someone's mistakes or crimes, always use 'diduga' (suspected) to sound objective and avoid sounding like you're making a personal attack.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Complex Passive Structures
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Focus on the Object

When using passive voice, make sure the object is the focus of your sentence.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agentivity Nuances

Práctica rápida (10)

Choose the correct passive sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Surat ditulis oleh dia.
Correct structure is di-Verb + oleh + Agent.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agent Role

Choose the correct formal way to say 'It is reported that the price is rising'.

___ bahwa harga sedang naik.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dilaporkan
The passive 'di-' form is required for reporting.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Complex Passive Structures

Fill in the blank with the correct passive verb.

Buku itu ___ oleh Budi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dibaca
Passive verb requires 'di-' prefix.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agentivity Nuances

Fill in the missing word for a formal report.

Dikatakan ___ proyek ini akan gagal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bahwa
'Bahwa' (that) is the standard conjunction for reporting clauses.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Complex Passive Structures

Correct the mistake in this sentence: 'Saya kena dimarah oleh ibu.'

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya kena dimarah oleh ibu.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya kena marah oleh ibu.
Remove the 'di-' prefix from 'dimarah'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kena Passive

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Buku dibaca oleh saya.
Correct word order for passive voice.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agentivity Nuances

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Mobil itu mencuci oleh ayah.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mobil itu dicuci oleh ayah.
Use 'di-' and 'oleh'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agent Role

Correct the mistake in this sentence: 'Dia adalah dianggap guru.'

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia adalah dianggap guru.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia dianggap guru.
Remove 'adalah' when using a passive verb.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Complex Passive Structures

Fill in the blank with the correct passive verb.

Buku itu ___ (baca) oleh saya.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dibaca
Use 'di-' for passive.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Agent Role

Choose the correct form of the 'kena' passive.

Pencuri itu ___ polisi kemarin.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kena tangkap
We use 'kena' + base verb (tangkap).

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kena Passive

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Preguntas frecuentes (6)

Yes, but it's less common. Usually, it's with verbs or nouns. For example, kena marah (marah can be a verb or adj).
They are similar, but terkena is more formal and often used for physical contact (e.g., terkena sinar matahari). Kena is more common for social/adversative passives.
Yes, if the agent is unknown or unimportant.
Yes, it is the standard passive marker.
No, dibilang is informal. Use dikatakan or disebutkan instead.
Dianggap means 'considered as' (judgment), while dikira means 'mistakenly thought to be'.