Cincin itu cantik.

That ring is beautiful.

Breakdown of Cincin itu cantik.

• itu: that
• cantik: beautiful
• cincin: a ring

Questions & Answers about Cincin itu cantik.

Why is there no word for is in Cincin itu cantik?

In Malay, a linking verb like is/am/are is often omitted in simple descriptive sentences.

So:

• Cincin itu cantik = That/The ring is beautiful

Malay commonly says this without a separate word for is. This is completely normal.

You can sometimes see words like ialah or adalah, but they are not usually used in basic adjective sentences like this.

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What does itu mean here?

Itu usually means that, but in many sentences it can also make a noun feel definite, like the in English.

So cincin itu can mean:

• that ring
• the ring

Which one sounds best depends on context.

In Cincin itu cantik, it most naturally means:

• That ring is beautiful or
• The ring is beautiful

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Why does itu come after cincin instead of before it?