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Breakdown of Akses tamu tersedia di perpustakaan.

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What does each word do in this sentence?

Akses = access (noun, the head of the phrase)
tamu = guest (noun modifying akses; together akses tamu = guest access)
tersedia = available (stative predicate: “is available”)
di = at/in (preposition for location)
perpustakaan = library (noun)

Why is there no word for “is”?

Indonesian doesn’t need a copula before adjectives/stative verbs.
tersedia itself functions as the predicate, so Akses tamu tersedia = “Guest access is available.”
Don’t add adalah here; Akses tamu adalah tersedia is unnatural.

Is akses tamu the same as akses untuk tamu or akses bagi tamu?

Yes in meaning: all can mean “guest access/ access for guests.”
Nuance:
- akses tamu = compact, sign-like, very common.
- akses untuk tamu = explicit “for guests,” neutral.
- akses bagi tamu = a bit more formal/literary.

Can I say Ada akses tamu di perpustakaan instead of using tersedia?

Yes. Ada states existence (“there is/are”), while tersedia stresses availability/readiness.
Signs and formal notices often prefer tersedia. Everyday speech often uses ada.

Can I change the word order?

Yes. All are natural, with slight differences in emphasis:
- Akses tamu tersedia di perpustakaan.
- Di perpustakaan tersedia akses tamu.
- Tersedia akses tamu di perpustakaan.
Indonesian allows fairly flexible word order for focus.

How do I make it negative?

Akses tamu tidak tersedia di perpustakaan. (use tidak, not bukan, because tersedia is a verb/adjective)
You can also say: Tidak ada akses tamu di perpustakaan.

Does di perpustakaan mean “at” or “in”?

di covers both “at” and “in,” depending on context.
To emphasize inside, use di dalam: Akses tamu tersedia di dalam perpustakaan.

How do I ask this as a question?

How do I make “the library” explicit, or show singular/plural?

Indonesian has no articles and usually no plural marking; context decides.
To specify:
- “the/that library”: perpustakaan itu
- “this library”: perpustakaan ini
- a specific one: perpustakaan kampus, Perpustakaan Kota, etc.
Plural (rare and only when needed): perpustakaan-perpustakaan

Should I use di or pada here? What about ke and dari?

Use di for location: di perpustakaan (“at/in the library”).
pada is more formal and used with abstract nouns, times, or pronouns; with places it’s uncommon.
ke = to (direction), dari = from: ke perpustakaan, dari perpustakaan.

Is di here a prefix or a separate word? How do I spell it?

Here it’s the preposition di and must be written separately: di perpustakaan.
The passive prefix di- attaches to verbs with no space: dibuka, dilarang.
Rule of thumb: before a noun = spaced (di rumah); before a verb = attached (dimasak).

What’s the difference between tamu and pengunjung?

tamu = guest (often someone invited/hosted; e.g., hotel guest, guest account).
pengunjung = visitor (anyone who comes to a place).
For signage, both can appear, but akses tamu is common for things like guest Wi‑Fi or guest accounts; pengunjung is common when addressing visitors in general.

Can I use disediakan instead of tersedia?

Yes, with a nuance shift:
- Akses tamu tersedia = “guest access is available” (state).
- Akses tamu disediakan (di perpustakaan) = “guest access is provided (at the library)” (focus on a provider/arrangement).
Both are fine; tersedia sounds more neutral on a sign.

Any pronunciation tips?

akses: AK-ses (the “ks” is pronounced as two sounds; the final -es is like “-ess”).
perpustakaan: per-pus-ta-ka-an (five syllables; light, even stress; tap the r lightly).
Vowels are generally pure; pronounce every syllable.

Is akses countable? How would I talk about “two guest passes/accounts”?

akses is typically uncountable (“access”).
To count, name the item: dua akun tamu (two guest accounts), dua kartu akses tamu (two guest access cards), dua kode tamu (two guest codes).