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B1 · Intermediário Capítulo 36

Advanced Time Aspects

Q: Can I use 'sedang' for the past?

Yes! Unlike English 'am/is/are', `sedang` only indicates that the action was in progress. You can say 'Kemarin saya sedang makan' (Yesterday I was eating).

Q: What is the difference between 'sedang' and 'lagi'?

They mean the same thing, but `sedang` is formal/standard and `lagi` is informal/casual. Use `sedang` in writing and `lagi` when talking to friends.

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O que você vai aprender

Covers aspectual markers like 'sudah', 'telah', 'sedang', and 'akan'. Explains nuance in timing.

Dicas e truques (3)

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Use 'belum' for negative

Never say 'tidak sudah'. Always use 'belum' to mean 'not yet'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Sudah'

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The 'Lagi' Shortcut

If you want to sound like a local immediately, swap every 'sedang' for 'lagi' when speaking. It's the #1 way to sound less like a textbook.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Sedang'

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Keep it simple

Don't worry about conjugation. Just add 'akan' and you're done!

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Akan'

Regras neste capítulo (4)

Aspect 'Sudah'

Aspect 'Sedang'

Aspect 'Akan'

Aspectual Nuances

Prática rápida (10)

Fill in the blank with the informal version of 'sedang'.

Aku ___ nunggu kamu di depan kafe.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lagi

'Lagi' is the informal equivalent of 'sedang' used in casual speech.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Sedang'

Fill in the blank with the correct aspect marker.

Saya ___ makan siang tadi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sudah

The action happened in the past.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspectual Nuances

Choose the negative form.

Make 'Saya akan pergi' negative.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya tidak akan pergi.

Tidak goes before akan.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Akan'

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Saya ___ mandi sekarang.'

Saya ___ mandi sekarang.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sedang

'Sekarang' (now) indicates the action is in progress, so 'sedang' is the correct aspect marker.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Sedang'

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia akan makans nasi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia akan makan nasi.

No conjugation.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Akan'

Choose the correct negative form.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya belum makan

Belum is the correct negative for already.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Sudah'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya akan makan.

Subject + akan + Verb.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Akan'

Fill in the blank.

Saya ___ pergi besok.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: akan

Akan is the future marker.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Akan'

Find the error in this sentence: 'Dia sedang suka makan cokelat.'

Find and fix the mistake:

Dia sedang suka makan cokelat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sedang

'Suka' is a stative verb and should not be used with 'sedang'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspect 'Sedang'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya tidak makan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya belum makan.

Use 'belum' for 'not yet'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Aspectual Nuances

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Perguntas comuns (6)

No, 'sudah' is for completed actions. Use 'nanti' or 'akan' for the future.

Yes, in meaning, but 'telah' is formal and 'sudah' is neutral/informal.

Yes! Unlike English 'am/is/are', sedang only indicates that the action was in progress. You can say 'Kemarin saya sedang makan' (Yesterday I was eating).