Breakdown of Guru menangani pertanyaan murid dengan tenang.
guru
the teacher
dengan
with
tenang
calm
pertanyaan
the question
Questions & Answers about Guru menangani pertanyaan murid dengan tenang.
Does this sentence tell me whether it’s past or present?
Indonesian verbs don’t mark tense. menangani can be past, present, or habitual; time comes from context or time words:
- Past: tadi/kemarin or sudah — Guru sudah menangani...
- Progressive: sedang — Guru sedang menangani...
- Future: akan — Guru akan menangani...
Does Guru mean the teacher or a teacher?
By itself, guru is neutral for definiteness; it can be “the” or “a,” depending on context. To be explicit:
- A teacher: seorang guru
- The/that teacher: guru itu (or formal sang guru, “this teacher” = guru ini)
What exactly does menangani mean here?
menangani = to handle/deal with/manage. It suggests managing or addressing a matter, not necessarily giving a direct answer. Common with tasks/problems: menangani kasus, menangani keluhan, menangani pertanyaan.
Is menangani related to menang (to win)?