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What does ikut mean in this sentence?
In this context, ikut means “to join” or “to take part in.” It’s the root verb. The more formal equivalent is mengikuti, but here ikut conveys the same idea in a simpler, more conversational way.
Could I use mengikuti instead of ikut?
Yes. Mengikuti rapat besok pagi is grammatically correct and a bit more formal.
- Mengikuti = “to attend/follow” (formal)
- Ikut = “to join” (casual)
Why is there no preposition like to or ke before rapat?
In Indonesian, many verbs (like ikut, hadiri) directly take their object without a preposition. You simply say ikut rapat, not ikut ke rapat.
Why don’t we need akan to show the future tense?
Time indicators such as besok pagi (“tomorrow morning”) already imply the future. Adding akan (“will”) is optional for emphasis. Both are correct:
- Saya ikut rapat besok pagi.
- Saya akan ikut rapat besok pagi.
Why is besok pagi placed at the end? Can I move it?
Yes. Time expressions in Indonesian are flexible. Putting besok pagi at the end is very common, but you can also say:
- Besok pagi saya ikut rapat.
Both word orders are perfectly natural.
What’s the difference between besok and besok pagi?
- Besok = “tomorrow” (unspecified time)
- Besok pagi = “tomorrow morning” (morning specifically)
If you only say besok, listeners won’t know which part of the day.
What part of speech is rapat, and is it formal?
Rapat is a noun meaning “meeting.” It’s standard in both formal and informal contexts. In very casual speech people sometimes borrow meeting from English, but rapat is the normal Indonesian word.
Can I drop saya and say Ikut rapat besok pagi?
Yes. Omitting saya is fine when the subject is understood from context.
- Ikut rapat besok pagi. (spoken, informal)
However, including saya adds clarity and politeness: Saya ikut rapat besok pagi.