Breakdown of Promosi di apotek kecil berlaku hari ini.
di
at
hari ini
today
kecil
small
apotek
the pharmacy
berlaku
to be valid
promosi
the promotion
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Questions & Answers about Promosi di apotek kecil berlaku hari ini.
What does promosi mean in this sentence?
Promosi means a special offer or sale—what in English you’d call a “promotion.”
Why isn’t there an article like “the” or “a” before promosi?
Indonesian doesn’t have articles. Context tells you whether it’s definite or indefinite.
What is the function of di in di apotek kecil?
Di is a preposition indicating location. Here it means “at” or “in”: “at the small pharmacy.”
Why does kecil come after apotek?
In Indonesian, adjectives normally follow the noun they describe, so you say apotek kecil (“small pharmacy”).
How do you indicate more than one pharmacy? Would you say apotek kecil-kecil?
You’d duplicate the noun: apotek-apotek kecil for “small pharmacies.” Reduplication marks plurality.
What does berlaku mean here?
Berlaku means “to apply,” “to be valid,” or “to take effect.” So the promotion “is valid today.”
Is hari ini (“today”) in the correct position? Could I move it?
Yes. Time expressions like hari ini can go at the beginning or end:
• Hari ini promosi di apotek kecil berlaku.
• Promosi di apotek kecil berlaku hari ini.
Does the sentence imply the promotion lasts only today?
Usually yes—berlaku hari ini suggests it’s valid today (and not other days). If you want to emphasize “only today,” you could add saja: Promosi di apotek kecil berlaku hari ini saja.