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Descriptive adjectives Exercises in Indonesian language
Descriptive adjectives play a crucial role in the Indonesian language, adding depth and detail to sentences by describing nouns more vividly. In Indonesian, adjectives typically follow the nouns they modify, which is a notable difference from English where adjectives usually precede nouns. For instance, while in English you might say "a beautiful flower," in Indonesian it would be "bunga yang indah." Understanding the placement and agreement of adjectives is essential for anyone looking to enhance their proficiency in Indonesian, as it allows for more precise and engaging communication.
In addition to their placement, Indonesian descriptive adjectives often come with their own set of rules and nuances. Some adjectives can be intensified using reduplication, a process where the adjective is repeated to convey a stronger meaning, such as "besar" (big) becoming "besar-besar" (very big). Moreover, certain adjectives may change form based on the context or be accompanied by specific particles that alter their meaning. By mastering these aspects of descriptive adjectives, learners can significantly improve their descriptive capabilities, making their spoken and written Indonesian more expressive and nuanced.
Exercise 1
<p>1. The cat is *hitam* (color).</p>
<p>2. The mountain is *tinggi* (height).</p>
<p>3. The soup is *panas* (temperature).</p>
<p>4. The flower is *cantik* (beauty).</p>
<p>5. The road is *panjang* (length).</p>
<p>6. The child is *cerdas* (intelligence).</p>
<p>7. The book is *menarik* (interest).</p>
<p>8. The house is *besar* (size).</p>
<p>9. The coffee is *pahit* (taste).</p>
<p>10. The car is *cepat* (speed).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Rumah itu sangat *besar* (opposite of small).</p>
<p>2. Laut di Bali sangat *indah* (synonym of beautiful).</p>
<p>3. Mobil baru itu *cepat* (opposite of slow).</p>
<p>4. Kucingnya *lucu* (synonym of cute).</p>
<p>5. Gunung itu sangat *tinggi* (opposite of short).</p>
<p>6. Makanan di restoran itu sangat *lezat* (synonym of delicious).</p>
<p>7. Anjingnya sangat *setia* (synonym of loyal).</p>
<p>8. Baju itu *mahal* (opposite of cheap).</p>
<p>9. Taman kota sangat *hijau* (color of grass).</p>
<p>10. Gadis itu sangat *cantik* (synonym of beautiful, for describing a girl).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Rumah itu sangat *besar* dan mewah (opposite of small).</p>
<p>2. Buah mangga ini *manis* sekali (opposite of sour).</p>
<p>3. Langit terlihat *biru* pada hari yang cerah (color of the sky on a clear day).</p>
<p>4. Kue yang dibuat ibu sangat *lezat* (synonym for delicious).</p>
<p>5. Anjing peliharaannya sangat *setia* dan baik (synonym for loyal).</p>
<p>6. Jalanan di desa itu sangat *sepi* (opposite of crowded).</p>
<p>7. Gadis kecil itu memiliki rambut yang *panjang* (opposite of short).</p>
<p>8. Mobil baru mereka sangat *cepat* (opposite of slow).</p>
<p>9. Laut di sana sangat *jernih* dan indah (synonym for clear).</p>
<p>10. Pakaian tradisional itu sangat *indah* dan berwarna-warni (synonym for beautiful).</p>