Breakdown of Raket lama saya perlu servis karena senarnya terlalu longgar.
adalah
to be
karena
because
terlalu
too
perlu
to need
Questions & Answers about Raket lama saya perlu servis karena senarnya terlalu longgar.
Why is lama placed after raket instead of before it?
In Indonesian, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe.
So:
- raket lama = old racket
- senarnya terlalu longgar = the strings are too loose
This is different from English, where adjectives usually come before the noun.
Does raket lama saya mean my old racket or my former racket?
It can potentially mean either, because lama can mean:
- old in the sense of not new
- former/previous
In this sentence, the context strongly suggests my old racket, since the next part talks about the strings being loose and needing service.
If you wanted to make old clearer, context usually does the job. If you wanted former racket, you would normally need a context where ownership or replacement is being discussed.
Why is saya after raket lama?