Acara keluarga dimulai pukul delapan.

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Breakdown of Acara keluarga dimulai pukul delapan.

• pukul: at
• delapan: eight
• acara keluarga: the family event

Questions & Answers about Acara keluarga dimulai pukul delapan.

What does the word acara mean here?

Acara most commonly means an event, program, or function (anything scheduled). Depending on context, it can also mean a TV/radio show or an item on an agenda.

Does acara keluarga mean a “family event” or a TV “family show”?

Usually “family event.” Acara can mean “show,” but without media context (like TV/radio), acara keluarga is understood as an event involving or for family.

Why is keluarga placed after acara?

In Indonesian, the head noun comes first and the modifier follows. So acara keluarga literally “event family” = “family event.” Saying keluarga acara is not correct.

What does dimulai mean, and why use it?

Dimulai is the passive form of mulai (“to start”), meaning “is started/begins.” It’s natural and slightly formal for schedules and announcements, focusing on the event rather than who starts it.

Can I say Acara keluarga mulai pukul delapan instead?

Yes. Mulai (intransitive) is also correct and common: Acara keluarga mulai pukul delapan. Dimulai sounds a bit more formal/announcery.