Spanar itu berada di bengkel.

Itu here functions like that in English, so spanar itu means that spanner.

In Malay, itu often comes after the noun:

• spanar itu = that spanner
• bengkel itu = that workshop

This is different from English, where that usually comes before the noun.

In some contexts, itu can also help make a noun phrase feel more definite, a bit like the, depending on the sentence and situation.

In Malay, demonstratives such as ini (this) and itu (that) normally come after the noun.

So:

• spanar itu = that spanner
• kereta ini = this car

If you say Itu spanar, that usually means That is a spanner, where itu is acting more like a pronoun (that) rather than modifying the noun.

So the two patterns are different:

• spanar itu = that spanner
• itu spanar = that is a spanner

Berada means to be located, to be situated, or to be present/in a place.

In Spanar itu berada di bengkel, it emphasizes location:

• berada di bengkel = is located in the workshop

It is a slightly more explicit or formal way to talk about where something is.

In everyday speech, Malay often allows a simpler version:

• Spanar itu di bengkel.

That also means The/that spanner is in the workshop.

So berada is not always necessary, but it makes the sentence sound a little fuller or more formal.

Yes. Spanar itu di bengkel is natural and common.

Malay often does not need a word equivalent to English is in simple location sentences. So both of these work:

• Spanar itu berada di bengkel.
• Spanar itu di bengkel.

The version with berada is a bit more formal or descriptive. The shorter one is very normal in conversation.

Di is a preposition meaning in, at, or sometimes on, depending on context.

Here:

• di bengkel = in/at the workshop

It marks location.

A very important point for learners:

• di written separately is a preposition: di bengkel
• di- written attached to a verb is a passive prefix: dibuka = opened

So spacing matters:

• di bengkel = in the workshop
• dibengkel = incorrect in this sentence

Malay does not have articles that work exactly like English a/an/the.

So bengkel can mean:

• a workshop
• the workshop
• sometimes just workshop in a general sense

The exact meaning depends on context.

In this sentence, English might translate it as in the workshop or at the workshop, but Malay does not need a separate word for the.

If the speaker wants to make it more specific, they might say:

• di bengkel itu = in that workshop

Spanar is a borrowed word, ultimately from English spanner.

Malay has many loanwords, especially for tools, technology, administration, and modern life.

Depending on region, you may also hear different tool vocabulary. For example, in some contexts people may use other borrowed or technical terms. But spanar is a normal understandable word for spanner/wrench.

A simple approximate pronunciation is:

SPA-nar EE-too buh-RAH-duh dee BENG-kel

A few helpful points:

• r in Malay is usually a tapped or lightly rolled r
• vowels are generally pronounced clearly
• e in bengkel is not exactly like English ee; it is more like a short neutral vowel in the first syllable, while kel has a clearer e

Stress in Malay is usually not as strong or dramatic as in English, so try to keep the rhythm fairly even.

Malay often does not use a separate copula like English is/am/are in simple statements.

So English:

• The spanner is in the workshop

can be Malay:

• Spanar itu di bengkel.

This is completely normal.

When berada is added, it gives an explicit verb of location:

• Spanar itu berada di bengkel.

So Malay can express the idea either with no overt is or with a location verb such as berada.

Yes. In many contexts, di is flexible enough to be translated as in or at.

So:

• Spanar itu berada di bengkel.

could mean:

• The spanner is in the workshop
• The spanner is at the workshop

In practice, English chooses in or at based on what sounds most natural in context. If you are talking about the spanner being physically inside the building or room, in the workshop is often the best translation.

You would use ini instead of itu:

• Spanar ini berada di bengkel.

Here:

• ini = this
• itu = that

Both come after the noun:

• spanar ini = this spanner
• spanar itu = that spanner

One common way is to repeat the noun:

• Spanar-spanar itu berada di bengkel.

This shows plurality clearly:

• spanar-spanar = spanners
• spanar-spanar itu = those spanners

However, Malay often leaves number to context, so sometimes just spanar itu could still be understood if the situation is clear. Reduplication is the safer learner-friendly way to show plural.

It is neutral to slightly formal because of berada.

Compare:

• Spanar itu berada di bengkel. = neutral/slightly formal, careful wording
• Spanar itu di bengkel. = more conversational and everyday

Neither is wrong. The best choice depends on context:

• written explanation, report, or careful speech -> berada fits well
• normal conversation -> the shorter version is very common