A2 · 初级 章节 26

Emphatic Particles

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你将学到什么

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

技巧与窍门 (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'

快速练习 (10)

Identify the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Meskipun dia lelah, pun dia bekerja.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Meskipun lelah, dia tetap bekerja.
'-pun' is redundant in 'meskipun'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Pun'

Which is most natural?

When accepting a loss:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sudahlah
Sudahlah expresses resignation.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'

Complete the phrase.

___ yang terjadi, saya tetap tenang.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apa pun
'Apa pun' means 'whatever'.

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

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Siapa kah itu?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Siapakah itu
No space.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Emphatic Usage

Fill in the blank.

___ kita harus pergi?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Perlukah
Correct suffix.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

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 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'

Fill in the blank.

___ kamu sudah makan?

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

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Kah'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Apakah kamu pergilah?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah kamu pergi?
Don't mix question particles.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Particle '-Lah'

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常见问题 (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.