Pronouns Flashcards
1
Q
I / me
A
- Saya
- Polite
- Suitable for superiors, inferiors, and equals. - Kawan
- Polite - Literally “friend”.
- Used more among equals
- Used more in the Johor / Perak area - There are others for various situations, e.g., “Hamba” if in Kelantan area, “Aku” if talking to an inferior, etc.
2
Q
You
A
- Awak
- Polite, used generally in speaking. - Anda
- More common in writing. - Kamu
- Used by young equals or elders to inferiors
3
Q
He/him / She/her (Subject Only)
A
Dia
4
Q
He/him/His / She/her / It/its (Object Only)
A
-nya
Add to the end of a verb, e.g.,
- “I accept” - “Saya menerima”
- “I accept it” - “Saya menerimanya”
Add to the end of a noun to make posessed, e.g.,
- “I received bread” - “Saya menerima roti”
- “I received his/her/its bread” - “Saya menerima rotinya”
5
Q
It (Subject Only)
A
Ia
6
Q
We / Us (Inclusive)
A
Kita
7
Q
We / Us (Exclusive)
A
Kami
8
Q
They / Them
A
Mereka
9
Q
This / These
A
Ini
10
Q
That / Those
A
Itu
11
Q
Which (Formal)
A
Yang mana
Literally “Who/Which/What” + “Where”
12
Q
Who / Which / What
A
Yang
13
Q
Where (Formal)
A
Di Mana
Literally “At” + “where”?
14
Q
Where (Informal)
A
Mana
15
Q
Who (Formal)
A
Siapa
