Questions & Answers about Saya makan di warung lain.
What does warung mean?
Warung refers to a small, typically family-run food stall or café in Indonesia. It’s more informal and modest than a restaurant, often serving simple, home-style dishes.
Why is there di before warung?
Di in this sentence is a preposition meaning “at” or “in.” It indicates the location where the action (makan/eating) takes place: “at another warung.”
How can I tell if di is a preposition or a passive-voice prefix?
As a preposition, di stands alone and is followed by a noun (di warung). As a passive-voice prefix, it attaches directly to a verb (e.g., dimakan “is eaten”). In di warung, the space between di and warung shows it’s a preposition.
Why is there no English-style article like “a” or “the” before warung?
Indonesian doesn’t use definite or indefinite articles. Nouns stand alone, and context tells you whether something is specific or general. “Warung” can mean “a warung,” “the warung,” or “warung” in general.
What does lain mean in warung lain, and why is it after the noun?
Lain means “other” or “another.” In Indonesian, adjectives (including lain) commonly follow the noun. So warung lain literally is “stall other,” i.e. “another stall.”