Breakdown of Musim hujan awal terasa dingin.
dingin
cold
musim hujan
the rainy season
terasa
to feel
awal
early
Questions & Answers about Musim hujan awal terasa dingin.
What is the role of awal in Musim hujan awal terasa dingin, and why does it come after musim hujan?
awal means “early” or “beginning.” In Indonesian, adjectives and descriptors typically follow the noun they modify, so awal comes after musim hujan to form “the early rainy season.”
Why is terasa used in this sentence? Can I just say Musim hujan awal dingin?
terasa is a stative verb meaning “feels” or “is felt.” It indicates the speaker’s impression. Although Musim hujan awal dingin is understandable, adding terasa makes it clear you’re describing how it feels, not just stating a cold fact.
What part of speech is terasa? Is it like an auxiliary verb?
terasa is a stative/predicative verb formed by adding the prefix ter- to the root rasa (“sense/feel”). It works like a linking verb, connecting the subject to an adjective.
Can I replace dingin with other adjectives after terasa?
Yes. For example:
- Musim hujan awal terasa lembab (“the early rainy season feels humid”)
- Terasa sejuk (“feels cool”)