A2 · Elementar Capítulo 26

Emphatic Particles

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O que você vai aprender

Explores particles like '-lah', '-kah', and '-pun'. Teaches how to add nuance and emphasis to sentences.

Dicas e truques (3)

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Don't overdo it

Using '-lah' in every sentence makes you sound like a caricature. Use it sparingly for best effect.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'
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Suffix, not word

Always attach -kah to the word. No spaces!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'
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Don't double up

Don't use 'juga' and '-pun' in the same clause; it's redundant.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Prática rápida (10)

Which is formal?

How to ask 'Are you ready?' formally?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah Anda siap?
Formal structure.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Add -lah to the verb.

Duduk___ di sini.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lah
The particle for softening is -lah.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'

Which is the most formal?

Select the most formal sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Dia pun setuju.
'-pun' is more formal than 'juga'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Pergi lah.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pergilah
No space.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Fix the error in the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya tidak punya uang satu pun.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya tidak punya satu pun uang.
'-pun' should be used with the quantifier.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Fill in the blank with the correct particle.

Saya ___ ingin pergi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pun
'-pun' is used here to mean 'also'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Which is formal?

Which sentence is formal?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah kamu lapar?
Standard formal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Which is correct?

Which sentence is polite?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pergilah!
-lah softens the command.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'

Fill in the blank.

___ kamu sudah makan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah
Correct suffix usage.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Pick the right particle.

___ kamu tahu?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah
Used for questions.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Score: /10

Perguntas comuns (6)

Usually, but it depends on tone. In a harsh tone, it can sound demanding.
Yes, e.g., 'Dialah' (It is he).
Yes, it is generally used in formal writing and polite speech.
You can, but it might sound overly formal or stiff.
Yes, '-pun' is always written as a separate word, even though it functions as an enclitic.
No, it is redundant. Choose one based on the level of emphasis you want.
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