Kupon baru berlaku per orang, bukan per meja.

The new coupon applies per person, not per table.

Breakdown of Kupon baru berlaku per orang, bukan per meja.

• baru: new
• bukan: not
• orang: the person
• berlaku: to be valid
• meja: the table
• per: per
• kupon: the coupon

Questions & Answers about Kupon baru berlaku per orang, bukan per meja.

Does baru here mean “new” or “just (now)”?

Here it means new, because adjectives follow nouns in Indonesian: kupon baru = “new coupon.” If you wanted “just (now),” you’d place baru with the verb or use a relative clause:

• Kuponnya baru berlaku… = “The coupon has just become valid…”
• Kupon yang baru berlaku… = “The coupon that has just taken effect…”

What does berlaku mean and how else is it used?

Berlaku means “to be in effect/valid; to apply.” Common patterns:

• berlaku untuk + noun: applies to … (e.g., Berlaku untuk mahasiswa)
• berlaku di + place/time: in effect at/in … (e.g., Berlaku di seluruh cabang)
• masa berlaku: validity period/expiration
• memberlakukan (verb): to implement/enforce (e.g., memberlakukan kebijakan baru)

Why is it bukan and not tidak?

Use bukan to negate a noun phrase; tidak negates verbs/adjectives.

• Correct here: bukan per meja (negating the noun phrase “per table”)
• Compare: tidak berlaku = “is not valid”

Is per natural Indonesian? Are there alternatives?

Yes, per is common, especially in signs, pricing, and policies. Alternatives:

• setiap/tiap orang = “each person”
• per kepala (colloquial) = “per head”
• Industry jargon: /pax (hospitality/food service) All are acceptable; per is compact and neutral-to-formal.

Can I say berlaku untuk setiap orang instead of berlaku per orang?

Yes. Both are natural:

• berlaku per orang: concise, sign-like.
• berlaku untuk setiap orang: slightly more explicit. Avoid mixing them as untuk per orang (unnatural).

Is the comma before bukan per meja necessary? Can I use melainkan?

The comma helps readability but isn’t mandatory. For a more formal contrast, use the pair bukan … melainkan …:

• Kupon berlaku per orang, bukan per meja.
• Kupon berlaku bukan per meja, melainkan per orang.

Why isn’t orang pluralized (no orang-orang)?

Indonesian usually omits plural marking when the meaning is clear. Per orang inherently means “per person (each),” so orang-orang would be wrong here.

Do I need a classifier like sebuah with meja?

No. With per, use the bare noun: per meja, per orang, per hari. Adding a classifier (sebuah meja) in this structure is unnatural.

Can I drop berlaku and say Kupon baru per orang?

On signs or in headlines, yes—elliptical style is common. In full sentences or speech, keep berlaku for clarity: Kupon baru berlaku per orang.

Can per orang be replaced with seorang or satu orang?

No. Per orang expresses distribution (“per” unit). Seorang/satu orang state quantity (“one person”). Don’t say per seorang; use per orang.

Any pronunciation tips for these words?

• kupon: KOO-pon (u as in “food”)
• baru: BAH-roo
• berlaku: bər-LAH-koo (first e is a schwa)
• orang: OH-rung (ng as in “song”)
• meja: MEH-jah (j as in “jump”)
• per: pər (schwa), with a tapped/trilled r

What’s the formality level, and where would this be used?

Neutral and suitable for signs, announcements, or staff-customer interactions. A polite spoken variant: Kuponnya berlaku per orang ya, bukan per meja.

Is kupon the best word, or can I use voucher?

Both are fine. Kupon is fully Indonesian; voucher is also widely used in retail/hospitality. Choose the one your context or brand uses.

How would I flip the contrast (per table, not per person)?

Kupon berlaku per meja, bukan per orang.