Pedal ini longgar.

This pedal is loose.

Breakdown of Pedal ini longgar.

• ini: this
• longgar: loose
• pedal: a pedal

Questions & Answers about Pedal ini longgar.

Why is ini after pedal instead of before it?

In Malay, demonstratives like ini (this) and itu (that) usually come after the noun.

So:

• pedal ini = this pedal
• pedal itu = that pedal

This is the normal Malay word order.

Why is there no word for is in Pedal ini longgar?

Malay often leaves out the verb to be in simple sentences like this.

So English:

• This pedal is loose

becomes Malay:

• Pedal ini longgar

This is completely normal. In Malay, adjective predicates often stand on their own without a separate word for is.

What does longgar mean exactly?

Longgar usually means loose, slack, or not tight.

In this sentence, it means the pedal is not firmly attached or not tight enough.

You may also see longgar used in other contexts, for example:

• baju longgar = loose clothing
• skru longgar = a loose screw