Breakdown of Papan gipsum dipasang pada dinding.
dinding
the wall
pada
on
memasang
to install
papan gipsum
the gypsum board; drywall
Questions & Answers about Papan gipsum dipasang pada dinding.
What does papan gipsum mean exactly?
Papan gipsum means gypsum board, drywall, or plasterboard, depending on the variety of English and the building context.
- papan = board, panel
- gipsum = gypsum
So together, it refers to a flat building panel made from gypsum.
Why is the verb dipasang instead of memasang?
Because dipasang is a passive form.
- pasang = install, attach, put up
- memasang = to install, to put up
- dipasang = is installed, is put up, is attached
In this sentence, papan gipsum is the thing receiving the action, so the passive is used.
Compare:
- Pekerja memasang papan gipsum. = The worker installs the gypsum board.
- Papan gipsum dipasang pada dinding. = The gypsum board is installed on the wall.
How is this sentence structured?