Kamar ini nyaman.

this

Breakdown of Kamar ini nyaman.

• adalah: to be
• kamar: the room
• nyaman: comfortable

Questions & Answers about Kamar ini nyaman.

Why is there no word for “is” or “to be” in Kamar ini nyaman?

In Indonesian, the copula “to be” is usually omitted in simple present-tense nominal or adjectival sentences. The relationship between subject and complement is understood without an explicit verb. So Kamar ini nyaman literally reads “Room this comfortable,” but carries the full sense of “This room is comfortable.”

Why does ini come after kamar instead of before it?

Demonstratives (like ini for “this” or itu for “that”) typically follow the noun they modify in Indonesian. So you say kamar ini (“this room”) rather than ini kamar.

Can I ever put ini before the noun, like ini kamar?

Yes, but it changes the structure and emphasis. Ini kamar on its own means “This is a room,” with ini acting more like a pronoun (“this”) than a demonstrative adjective.

Why is nyaman placed after kamar ini rather than before it?

In Indonesian, adjectives normally follow the noun they describe. So nyaman (“comfortable”) comes after kamar ini. You wouldn’t say nyaman kamar ini for “comfortable room this.”

How would I ask “Is this room comfortable?” in Indonesian?