Breakdown of Pantai di pagi hari terlihat tenang.
di
in
pagi hari
the morning
tenang
calm
pantai
the beach
terlihat
to look
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Questions & Answers about Pantai di pagi hari terlihat tenang.
What does pantai mean in this sentence?
Pantai is a noun meaning beach. Here it’s the subject or topic of the sentence: “The beach…”
What role does the prefix ter- play in terlihat?
The prefix ter- often marks a stative or passive form in Indonesian. With lihat (“to see”), terlihat means “is seen” or more naturally “looks/seems.”
Why is there no word for “is” or “are” in the English sense?
Indonesian typically omits the copula (“to be”). Instead of saying “Pantai di pagi hari is tenang,” you just place the predicate after the subject.
What does di indicate in di pagi hari?
Di is a preposition used for locations and time. In di pagi hari, it means “in/at the morning.”
Could you omit di and just say pagi hari?
Yes. Both “Pagi hari pantai terlihat tenang” and the more colloquial “Pagi-pagi pantai terlihat tenang” are used. Adding di is grammatically correct and a bit more formal.
Why use pagi hari instead of just pagi?
Pagi alone functions like an adverb (“morning/early”), whereas pagi hari is a full noun phrase (“the morning”). Both are understood, but pagi hari often feels slightly more specific.
Can terlihat be replaced by tampak?
Yes. Tampak also means “seem” or “appear.” Tampak tenang and terlihat tenang are largely interchangeable, though tampak can sound a bit more formal or literary.