Saya melihat sekilas poster di papan pengumuman.

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Breakdown of Saya melihat sekilas poster di papan pengumuman.

• saya: I
• di: on
• poster: the poster

Questions & Answers about Saya melihat sekilas poster di papan pengumuman.

What does the word sekilas add here?

Sekilas means “briefly,” “at a glance,” or “in passing.” It describes the manner of seeing—i.e., you didn’t look carefully or for long, you just caught a quick glimpse.

Where can I place sekilas in this sentence?

It’s flexible:

• Most neutral: Saya melihat sekilas poster di papan pengumuman.
• Also natural: Saya sekilas melihat poster di papan pengumuman.
• Acceptable: Saya melihat poster sekilas di papan pengumuman.
• For emphasis/topic: Sekilas, saya melihat poster di papan pengumuman. Tip: Don’t separate melihat and sekilas too far unless you have a reason (focus/contrast).

Is melihat sekilas a fixed expression like “to glance”?

It’s a common collocation. Alternatives and nuances:

• melirik = to glance (often sideways, a bit surreptitious)
• sepintas (synonym of sekilas, slightly more formal/literary)
• sekilas pandang = at a quick glance
• mengintip = to peek (secretive) Choose based on the nuance you want.

Do I need a preposition like “at” after “glance,” e.g., “glance at the poster”?

No. Indonesian uses a direct object: melihat (sekilas) poster. With , you can use a direct object or a directional phrase: or .