Breakdown of Makan pagi bersama keluarga membuat saya bahagia.
bahagia
happy
keluarga
the family
membuat
to make
bersama
with
Questions & Answers about Makan pagi bersama keluarga membuat saya bahagia.
Is using the phrase "makan pagi" natural, or should I say "sarapan"?
Both are correct and understood. In Indonesia, sarapan is the more common everyday choice; makan pagi is a literal “eat morning” and sounds a bit more formal/literal or regional. In Malaysia, makan pagi is very common. For a neutral Indonesian sentence, Sarapan bersama keluarga membuat saya bahagia is slightly more natural.
Can a verb phrase like "makan pagi" really act as the subject?
Yes. Indonesian freely uses a verb (or verb phrase) as a subject, much like an English gerund. Here, Makan pagi bersama keluarga is the subject of membuat.
Is "bersama" the same as "dengan"? Which should I use?
Both can mean “with.” Bersama highlights doing something together (“together with”), while dengan is the general “with.” All are fine:
- Sarapan bersama keluarga… (together with)
- Sarapan dengan keluarga… (with) For informal speech, you might hear bareng: Sarapan bareng keluarga…
Do I need to say "keluarga saya" to mean "my family"?