Dokumen itu punya dua versi.

That document has two versions.

Breakdown of Dokumen itu punya dua versi.

• itu: that
• punya: to have
• dokumen: the document
• dua: two

Questions & Answers about Dokumen itu punya dua versi.

What does the word order in Dokumen itu mean, and why is itu after the noun?

In Indonesian, demonstratives follow the noun. So dokumen itu means “that/the document.” Use:

• ini = this (dokumen ini)
• itu = that/the (dokumen itu) A more formal option is dokumen tersebut. Without a demonstrative (just dokumen), it can sound generic or indefinite.

Is punya okay with inanimate subjects? Is it informal?

Yes. punya (“to have”) works with both people and things. Register:

• Neutral–informal: Dokumen itu punya dua versi.
• More formal: Dokumen itu mempunyai dua versi.
• Most formal/businesslike: Dokumen itu memiliki dua versi.

Can I express the same idea with ada?

Yes. Ada dua versi dokumen itu emphasizes existence (“there are two versions of the document”), while Dokumen itu punya dua versi emphasizes the document as the possessor. Both are natural.

How do I negate it?

Use tidak before the verb:

• General negation: Dokumen itu tidak punya dua versi. (It doesn’t have two versions—often clarified with context.)
• “Doesn’t have any”: Dokumen itu tidak punya versi.
• “Not yet”: Dokumen itu belum punya versi kedua.