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Kue itu dibuat oleh Ibu saya.

Kue itu dibuat oleh Ibu saya.
That cake is made by my mother.
FromLesson 5inHardcore Indonesian
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Breakdown of Kue itu dibuat oleh Ibu saya.

itu
that
kue
the cake
membuat
to make
ibu
the mother
oleh
by
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Questions & Answers about Kue itu dibuat oleh Ibu saya.

What does kue mean in this sentence?
Kue translates to “cake” in English. It refers to the dessert that is being discussed.
What is the function of itu in kue itu?
Itu acts as a demonstrative pronoun meaning “that.” It specifies which cake is being talked about, much like saying “that cake” in English.
How is the passive voice formed in this sentence?
The passive voice here is created by taking the active verb “membuat” (to make) and adding the prefix di- to form dibuat (was made). Additionally, the agent performing the action is introduced by oleh (“by”). So, the active sentence “Ibu saya membuat kue itu” becomes “Kue itu dibuat oleh Ibu saya” in the passive.
Why is the verb membuat changed to dibuat?
The verb changes from membuat to dibuat to indicate that the subject (the cake) is receiving the action rather than performing it. The prefix di- is used to form the passive, similar to how “is made” or “was made” functions in English.
What is the role of oleh in the sentence?
Oleh functions as a preposition meaning “by” and introduces the agent of the action. In this case, it shows that “Ibu saya” (my mother) is the one who made the cake.