Pelayanan di kantor pos sangat baik.

to be

Breakdown of Pelayanan di kantor pos sangat baik.

• sangat: very
• di: at
• baik: good

Questions & Answers about Pelayanan di kantor pos sangat baik.

What part of speech is pelayanan, and how is it formed?

pelayanan is a noun formed by adding the suffix -an to the verb melayani (to serve). It refers to the act or process of serving, i.e. “service.”

What does di indicate in di kantor pos?

di is a preposition meaning at or in. When placed before kantor pos (post office), di kantor pos means at the post office, showing location.

Why is there no word for “is” in the Indonesian sentence?

Indonesian typically omits the copula in present-tense descriptive clauses. Instead of saying Pelayanan di kantor pos adalah sangat baik, you simply say Pelayanan di kantor pos sangat baik.

How does sangat function in this sentence?

sangat is an adverb meaning very. It intensifies the adjective baik, so sangat baik translates as very good.

Why is baik placed after the noun phrase instead of before, as in English “good service”?