Lapik itu sendat.

that

Breakdown of Lapik itu sendat.

• lapik: a lining
• sendat: tight-fitting

Questions & Answers about Lapik itu sendat.

What does lapik mean here?

Lapik is a noun here. Its exact meaning depends on context, and it can refer to things like a pad, mat, lining, base, or coaster. Malay words are often broader than a single English word, so the best translation depends on what object the speaker is talking about.

In this sentence, lapik is the thing being described.

What does itu mean, and why does it come after the noun?

Itu usually means that.

In Malay, demonstratives like ini (this) and itu (that) normally come after the noun, not before it like in English.

So:

• lapik itu = that pad / that mat / that lining

This is a very normal Malay pattern:

• rumah itu = that house
• buku itu = that book

Why is there no word for is in the sentence?