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Order of adjectives Exercises in Indonesian language

Students immersed in advanced linguistic practice.

In Indonesian, the order of adjectives can significantly influence the clarity and meaning of a sentence. Unlike English, where adjectives generally follow a predictable sequence (opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose), Indonesian adjectives tend to follow a more flexible structure. However, to ensure effective communication and avoid ambiguity, it is essential to understand the common patterns and rules that guide the placement of adjectives in Indonesian sentences. This knowledge not only enhances your linguistic skills but also helps you to convey your thoughts more precisely. When constructing sentences in Indonesian, adjectives typically follow the noun they describe, which contrasts with the English structure where adjectives precede the noun. For example, "a big red car" in English translates to "mobil merah besar" in Indonesian, where "mobil" (car) is followed by "merah" (red) and "besar" (big). Understanding these nuances is crucial for mastering the language. By practicing with exercises that focus on the order of adjectives, you can develop a more intuitive sense of how to structure your sentences correctly, ultimately leading to more natural and fluent communication in Indonesian.

Exercise 1

1. Saya membeli rumah *baru* di kota (adjective for something recently acquired). 2. Dia mengenakan gaun *merah* di pesta itu (adjective for color). 3. Kami memiliki anjing *besar* di rumah (adjective for size). 4. Buku *lama* itu sangat berharga (adjective for age). 5. Mereka tinggal di apartemen *tinggi* di pusat kota (adjective for height). 6. Saya membeli sepeda *biru* di toko (adjective for color). 7. Anak-anak itu bermain di taman *luas* setiap sore (adjective for size). 8. Kucing *kecil* itu selalu tidur di sofa (adjective for size). 9. Kami akan pergi ke restoran *baru* yang baru dibuka (adjective for something recently acquired). 10. Mobil *cepat* itu melaju di jalan raya (adjective for speed).

Exercise 2

1. Dia membeli *bunga merah cantik* untuk ibunya (flower color and appearance). 2. Kami tinggal di *rumah besar tua* di desa (house size and age). 3. Kakak saya punya *anjing kecil lucu* di rumah (dog size and cuteness). 4. Mereka membeli *mobil hitam baru* tahun ini (car color and newness). 5. Dia memakai *gaun kuning panjang* untuk pesta (dress color and length). 6. Orang itu memiliki *tas kulit mahal* di tangannya (bag material and price). 7. Anak-anak bermain dengan *bola plastik besar* di taman (ball material and size). 8. Teman saya menulis dengan *pena biru bagus* di kelas (pen color and quality). 9. Kami menikmati *cuaca cerah hangat* di pantai (weather brightness and warmth). 10. Ayahnya membeli *sepatu kulit hitam* untuk bekerja (shoe material and color).

Exercise 3

1. Mereka memiliki mobil *merah besar* (color before size). 2. Saya membeli sebuah gaun *cantik panjang* (appearance before length). 3. Ayah membawa tas *kecil hitam* (size before color). 4. Dia mengenakan topi *baru biru* (condition before color). 5. Kami menemukan buku *lama tebal* (age before thickness). 6. Ali memesan sepatu *bagus putih* (quality before color). 7. Mereka menginginkan rumah *mewah besar* (quality before size). 8. Wanita itu mengenakan jaket *hijau pendek* (color before length). 9. Saya memilih kue *lezat kecil* (quality before size). 10. Anak-anak bermain dengan bola *kecil merah* (size before color).