Questions & Answers about Saya suka pelajaran fisika.
In this sentence, do I have to say Saya, or could I just say Suka pelajaran fisika?
You don’t have to say Saya, but it’s usually better to keep it, especially as a learner.
- Saya suka pelajaran fisika. = clear: I like physics class.
- Suka pelajaran fisika. = could mean “(I/you/he/she/they) like physics class”, depending on context.
Dropping the subject is common in conversation after it’s obvious who you’re talking about. For a full, clear sentence, especially in writing or when answering in isolation, keep Saya.
What’s the difference between saya and aku?
Both mean “I / me”, but they differ in formality and closeness.
saya
- Neutral–polite, safe in almost any situation.
- Used with strangers, teachers, in public, in writing, at work.
aku
- Informal / intimate.
- Used with friends, family, close people, in songs, etc.
So:
- Saya suka pelajaran fisika. = polite/neutral.
- Aku suka pelajaran fisika. = casual/close.
In some regions you’ll hear other informal forms like gue / gua (Jakarta), ane, etc., but saya and aku are the main two to know.
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