Learn Hardcore Indonesian: Kamu suka kopi, kan?

Kan is a question tag used to seek confirmation or agreement. It comes from the word bukan but is shortened in casual speech. It works much like the English tags right or isnt it, inviting the listener to agree with the speaker’s assumption.

Is kan always placed at the end of a sentence

Yes. When kan functions as a tag question it always follows the main clause. You won’t see it in the middle of a sentence.

Can I replace kan with ya What’s the difference

You can, but the nuance changes.

kan implies you already believe the listener agrees (I’m pretty sure you like coffee, right?)
ya is more neutral, simply turning the statement into a question without presuming the answer (You like coffee, yeah?).

Why is there a comma before kan in writing

The comma marks a slight pause before the tag. In spoken Indonesian you’ll naturally pause. In writing the comma is optional—some style guides include it to reflect spoken rhythm, but it’s not mandatory.

Why is kamu used here Could I use anda instead