Grammar + Other rules

Question 1

Some verbs can be made to similar nouns / words

Answer 1

-Add “an” or “n” on the end

• “Minum” to “Minuman”
• “To drink” to “Drinks”
• “Cakap” to “Cakapan”
• “To speak” to “proficiency”
• “Pergi” to “Perginan”.
• “To go” to “departure”.

Question 2

Transform a verb to highlight that it is underway or done.

Answer 2

-Add “Ber” on the beginning.

• “Cakap” to “Bercakap”
• “I speak” to “I am speaking” / “I have spoken”.

However, this is often not done, and is more of a formality.