Dia kurang sabar.

to be

Breakdown of Dia kurang sabar.

• dia: he/she
• sabar: patient
• kurang: not enough

Questions & Answers about Dia kurang sabar.

Does dia mean he or she? How do I specify gender?

Dia is a gender‑neutral third‑person singular pronoun, so it can mean either he or she. Context usually makes the gender clear. To specify, add a noun:

• Dia seorang pria/laki‑laki = He (a man)
• Dia seorang wanita/perempuan = She (a woman)

For respectful reference, use beliau. Plural is mereka. In formal writing you may see ia (subject only) instead of dia.

Where is the verb “is”? Why can Indonesian say Dia kurang sabar without it?

Indonesian doesn’t use a verb like “to be” before adjectives. An adjective can directly function as the predicate:

• Dia sabar = He/She is patient.
• Dia kurang sabar = He/She is not very patient.

Use adalah only to equate nouns, e.g., Dia adalah dokter (He/She is a doctor), not before adjectives.

What exactly does kurang mean in this sentence?