Saya suka gaya ini.

I like this style.

Breakdown of Saya suka gaya ini.

• ini: this
• saya: I
• suka: to like
• gaya: the style

Questions & Answers about Saya suka gaya ini.

What does each word in Saya suka gaya ini mean?

• Saya = I
• suka = like
• gaya = style, manner, or way
• ini = this

So the sentence is literally I like style this, which in natural English becomes I like this style.

Why is ini after gaya instead of before it?

In Indonesian, demonstratives like ini (this) and itu (that) usually come after the noun.

So:

• gaya ini = this style
• buku ini = this book
• rumah itu = that house

This is different from English, where this comes before the noun.

Is Saya suka gaya ini a natural sentence in Indonesian?

Yes, it is natural. It means I like this style.

Depending on context, gaya could refer to:

• clothing or fashion style
• a way of speaking or acting
• a general aesthetic
• someone's manner or vibe

So it is a flexible and useful sentence.

Can I say Aku suka gaya ini instead?